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VW Transporter Transporter vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or VinFast VF 8?

VW Transporter Transporter vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter is moderately cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,047 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 21.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 140 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VinFast VF 8 is markedly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers markedly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

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 Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 583 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 744 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is clearly superior 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 £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
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
VinFast
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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