USA EV Comparison: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro vs VinFast VF 8 Plus

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of $77800, compared to the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…), which starts at $51800.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro VinFast VF 8 Plus
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China Vietnam
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $77800 $51800
Price USA (Used) $54500 $28720
GCC Score 6.6 6.5

Range and Efficiency

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…).

Property Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro VinFast VF 8 Plus
Range (EPA) 296 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 373 mi 278 mi
Range (GCC) 290 mi 236 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 114 kWh 90 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 106 kWh 87.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 36.6 kWh/100 mi 37.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.74 mi/kWh 2.69 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 4.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.

The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro VinFast VF 8 Plus
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.8 6.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro VinFast VF 8 Plus
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 490 lb-ft 457 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.4 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 124 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.5

Dimensions

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a longer body, while the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro VinFast VF 8 Plus
Length 193.5 in 187 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 87.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.3 in 76.1 in
Height 63.7 in 65.6 in
Wheelbase 115.3 in 116.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…).

Property Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro VinFast VF 8 Plus
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5798 lb 5555 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.6 ft3 13.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 55.3 ft3 48 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.2 ft3 2.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 4000 lb 3968.3 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.3
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