In the electric SUV market, two models you’re sure to come across are the well established Volkswagen ID.4, and a close competitor, the VinFast VF8. Though VinFast are new players on the block, they’re already making waves with cars that look to compete with well established makes like Volkswagen and Kia.
In 2024, their VF8 model received a wide bevy of upgrades - but were they overall improvements? Today, we’ll be analyzing both of these subcompacts head to head to see who comes out on top in this 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vs VinFast VF8 range comparison
Key Takeaways:
- The VF8 boasts an industry leading 10-year/125,000-mile warranty.
- Volkswagen kitted out the ID.4 with some performance and efficiency tweaks for 2024.
- The VinFast sports serious performance when stacked up against the ID.4.
How much will a VinFast VF8 cost?
For the 2024 model year, Autoguide did an in-depth report on the VF-8, where they looked at the VF8’s performance features, pricing, and updates for the then new model. In their article, they report that, for 2024, the VinFast VF8 Plus starts at an MSRP of $51,800 in the U.S. before applying destination charges, with their tested model, which featured paint and interior upgrades, coming in at $54,780.
At these price points, the VF8 is positioned directly against many well-established competitors, making it an ambitious entry for a new automaker in the EV market. However, VinFast sets itself apart with an industry-leading 10-year/125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty, offering peace of mind that few rivals can match.
What is the difference between the 2024 ID.4 Pro and Pro S?
For 2024, Car and Driver reported on the then new ID.4 Pro. They reported that Volkswagen made a series of improvements to the ID.4 for 2024 to improve performance and range on models equipped with the larger, 77.0-kWh battery pack. The larger battery pack now accompanies an upgraded electric motor that pumps up power to 282 horsepower in rear-wheel drive models, and nets up to 330 horsepower with all-wheel drive. These models also see their estimated EPA range rise by between eight and sixteen to ranges of 263 and 291 miles respectively. Other changes to the ID.4 include a new 12.9-inch infotainment display, backlit controls for volume and climate control, and some new wheel designs.
For 2024, the ID.4 starts at an asking price of $41,160, and tops out at $54,600 for the Pro S Plus. For those seeking extra performance, the Pro trim is also available with the aforementioned all-wheel drive and the larger battery, which delivers increased horsepower while maintaining a balanced driving range.
Summary
Comparing the two models, we have to give the nod to the VF8 in this head on review. Its warranty is nearly impossible to beat, and though the ID.4 is no slouch, it fails to provide the same peace of mind as the VinFast. Additionally, the VinFast has the power and performance edge, making about 100 more Horsepower than the base ID.4, and outperforming even the Pro trims in its base form.