2023 VinFast VF8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.5s
- Plus AWD, 402 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 35% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 34% of 176 SUVs (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 457 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 5.5 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $51,800 |
| Eco AWD | Electric | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 5.9 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $46,000 |
| Eco AWD 87.7 kWh | Electric | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $46,000 |
| Eco AWD 82 kWh | Electric | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $46,900 |
| Eco City Edition AWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $49,900 |
| Plus AWD 87.7 kWh | Electric | 402 hp | 457 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $51,800 |
| Plus AWD 82 kWh | Electric | 402 hp | 457 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $52,400 |
| Plus City Edition AWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $55,400 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 3 | 349 hp | Eco AWD | $46,000 | Base | N/A | Base |
| Electric | 2 | N/A | Eco City Edition AWD | $49,900 | +$3,900 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 3 | 402 hp | Plus AWD | $51,800 | +$1,900 | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 8 | Eco AWD 87.7 kWh | $46,000 | 5.5 s |
VF8 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 BMW X3: 1.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 VinFast VF8 | 2023 BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Plus AWD | M40i AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 382 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,740 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 170 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | N/A |
| MSRP | $51,800 | $61,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree