Global EV Comparison: Škoda Enyaq RS vs VinFast VF 8 Plus
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General Info
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €54890. The Škoda Enyaq RS (2023-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €51790 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq RS | VinFast VF 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2025 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Czech Republic | Vietnam |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €54890 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €51790 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Škoda Enyaq RS (2023-2025) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq RS | VinFast VF 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 542 km | 447 km |
| Range (GCC) | 465 km | 380 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 87.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 23.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.04 km/kWh | 4.33 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8 | 4.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2023-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq RS | VinFast VF 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq RS | VinFast VF 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 679 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.3 | 5.5 |
Dimensions
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) is longer, wider, and taller.
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq RS | VinFast VF 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4649 mm | 4750 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2148 mm | 2221 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1879 mm | 1934 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2768 mm | 2950 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2023-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…), but the Škoda Enyaq RS (2023-2025) doesn’t have one.
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Škoda Enyaq RS (2023-2025).
| Property | Škoda Enyaq RS | VinFast VF 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2251 kg | 2520 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 585 l | 376 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l | 1373 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 77 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7.3 |
