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VinFast VF 8 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or smart #1?

VinFast VF 8 vs smart #1: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • marginally more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space

smart #1

  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

VF 8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 31 km more than the smart #1.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers only slightly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VinFast VF 8 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers marginally more torque with 620 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 36 Nm more.

VF 8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers a bit more boot space – 376 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,373 L, about 387 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
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The VinFast VF 8 is a bold, modern electric SUV from Vietnam that packs generous interior space, slick digital tech, and a quietly confident design that punches above its price. On the road it feels composed and user-friendly, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want an up-to-date EV with personality and a sensible, no-fuss ownership proposition.

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The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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smart #1

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VinFast
Brand
smart
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

The VinFast VF 8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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