VinFast VF8 Plus Standard Range vs Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | VinFast | Kia |
| Model | VF8 Plus Standard Range | EV3 Long Range FWD |
| Status | Available | Coming Soon |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 50.3 kWh total | 81.4 kWh |
| Tech | Water-cooled Li-ion LFP 400V | Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery |
| Range | 199 mi WLTP | 600 km CLTC |
| Recuperation | 3 levels | Yes |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | FWD 177 hp (130 kW) | FWD 150 kW (204 hp) |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 283 Nm (209 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.3 sec 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
BODY |
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| Type | Estate | Crossover |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 181.1 x 71.6 x 59.9 in (4600 x 1818 x 1521 mm) | 4300 x 1850 x 1560 mm (169.3 x 72.8 x 61.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in (2665 mm) | 2680 mm (105.5 in) |
| Weight | EU: 3444 lb unladen, 4447 lb gross | EU: 1870 kg unladen |
| Towing | No | Yes |
| Wheels Size | R16, R17 | R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Multi Link |
| Rear | Torsion beam axle | Multi Link |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 100 kW max | CCS, 10-80% in 31 min Vehicle to load (V2L) |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof | |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, Automatic Parking Assist | Front and rear sensors, remote park assist |
| Connectivity | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | Front airbags, side airbags (front & rear) | Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Blind Spot Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Speed limit assist, High beam assist, Active Emergency Braking, Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition | Front radar, front/rear cameras. Forward/Reverse/Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, High-beam Assist. |
