Which is better, VinFast VF8 or Kia EV5 in Canada?

VinFast VF8 is priced at C$53,600 while Kia EV5 costs C$43,495. VinFast VF8 offers 425 km range vs 335 km for Kia EV5. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between VinFast VF8 and Kia EV5?

The price difference is CAD 10,105. Kia EV5 is the more affordable option at C$43,495.

Which has longer range, VF8 or EV5?

VinFast VF8 has the longer range at 425 km versus 335 km.

What is the battery capacity of VinFast VF8 vs Kia EV5?

VinFast VF8 has a 87 kWh battery. Kia EV5 has a 60 kWh battery.

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VinFast VF8 vs Kia EV5 Comparison in Canada 2026

Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.

VinFast

VF8 Eco

C$53,600

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Kia

EV5 Light FWD

C$43,495

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Spec	VinFast VF8	Kia EV5
Price	C$53,600	C$43,495
Range (Claimed)	425 km	335 km
Battery Capacity	87 kWh	60 kWh
Motor Power	194 kW	115 kW
Top Speed	200 km/h	180 km/h
0–100 km/h	5.9s (0-100 km/h)s	8.4s (0-100 km/h)s
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VinFast VF8 Eco vs Kia EV5 Light FWD — EV Comparison Canada 2026 - EV Canada

VinFast VF8 vs Kia EV5

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Spec Score(12 specs)

12 specs

VinFast VF8

Best

12 specs

Kia EV5

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$53,600

C$43,495

Range

↑ higher

425 km

335 km

Battery

↑ higher

87 kWh

60 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

194 kW

115 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

5.9s (0-100 km/h)

8.4s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

87 kWh

60 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

425 km

335 km

Range Standard

EPA

Fast Charging

Not Available

Normal Charging

Not Available

Performance

Motor Power

↑ higher

194 kW

115 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

200 km/h

180 km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

5.9s (0-100 km/h)

8.4s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

5 seats

Dimensions

Length

4750 mm

4615 mm

Width

1934 mm

1875 mm

Height

1667 mm

1715 mm

Wheelbase

↑ higher

2950 mm

2750 mm

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

VinFast VF8

All-Wheel Drive
Fast Charging (150+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
+ 4 more

Kia EV5

Fast Charging (150+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
Drive Modes
+ 3 more

Spec Score(9 comparable specs)

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VinFast VF8

Best Overall

of 9 wins

Kia EV5

Comparing:

VinFast VF8 (Eco) vs Kia EV5 (Light FWD)

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Spec name	EV VinFast VF8Eco C$53,600 2025Finance →	EV Kia EV5Light FWD C$43,495 2027Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$53,600	C$43,495
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 637/mo	CAD 517/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	194 kW Best	115 kW
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	87 kWh Best	60 kWh
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	200 km/h Best	180 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	5.9s (0-100 km/h)s Best	8.4s (0-100 km/h)s
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	425 km Best	335 km
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)	EPA	EPA
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger	Not Available	Not Available
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	Not Available	Not Available
📏Dimensions5 specs
Length Vehicle length in millimeters	4750 mm	4615 mm
Width Vehicle width in millimeters	1934 mm	1875 mm
Height Vehicle height in millimeters	1667 mm	1715 mm
Wheelbase Distance between front and rear axle centers ↑ higher	2950 mm Best	2750 mm
Ground Clearance Lowest point clearance from ground ↑ higher	N/A	N/A
✨Features2 specs