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VinFast VF 8 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Subaru Outback?

VinFast VF 8 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VF 8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Outback is barely cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,542 £.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VinFast VF 8 offers significantly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers substantially more torque with 620 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 368 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, Subaru Outback is substantially lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 812 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more boot space – 561 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries marginally more – 557 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,600
VF 8

VinFast VF 8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 471 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Subaru
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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