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VW Golf vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or VinFast VF 8?

VW Golf vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,281 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 328 km more than the VW Golf.

VF 8

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 markedly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers visibly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Golf

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, VW Golf is considerably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers very slightly more boot space – 381 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 stands well ahead of its rival 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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The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
VinFast
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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