VinFast VF8 vs Kia Niro EV Comparison in Canada 2026
Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | VinFast VF8 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$53,600 | C$48,495 |
| Range (Claimed) | 425 km | 385 km |
| Battery Capacity | 87 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Motor Power | 194 kW | 150 kW |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 167 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9s (0-100 km/h)s | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | N/A | 43 min (10-80%) |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | N/A | N/A |
| NCAP Safety Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags | N/A | N/A |
VinFast VF8 vs Kia Niro EV
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Spec Score(12 specs)
10
12 specs
VinFast VF8
Best
0
12 specs
Kia Niro EV
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
C$53,600
C$48,495
Range
↑ higher
425 km
385 km
Battery
↑ higher
87 kWh
64.8 kWh
Motor Power
↑ higher
194 kW
150 kW
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
5.9s (0-100 km/h)
7.8s (0-100 km/h)
Battery
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
87 kWh
64.8 kWh
Range (Claimed)
↑ higher
425 km
385 km
Range Standard
EPA
EPA
Fast Charging
Not Available
43 min (10-80%)
Normal Charging
Not Available
9.5 hrs (240V)
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
194 kW
150 kW
Top Speed
↑ higher
200 km/h
167 km/h
Acceleration
↓ lower
5.9s (0-100 km/h)
7.8s (0-100 km/h)
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Dimensions
Length
4750 mm
4420 mm
Width
1934 mm
1825 mm
Height
1667 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
↑ higher
2950 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
N/A
N/A
Features
VinFast VF8
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fast Charging (150+ kW)
- Regenerative Braking
- + 4 more
Kia Niro EV
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- + 3 more
Spec Score(9 comparable specs)
6
of 9 wins
VinFast VF8
Best Overall
0
of 9 wins
Kia Niro EV
Comparing:
VinFast VF8 (Eco) vs Kia Niro EV (EX+)
| Spec name |  EV VinFast VF8Eco C$53,600 2025Finance → |  EV Kia Niro EVEX+ C$48,495 2026Finance → | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value2 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$53,600 | C$48,495 | |
Est. Monthly ↓ lowerEstimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan | CAD 637/mo | CAD 576/mo | |
⚡Performance4 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 194 kW Best | 150 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 87 kWh Best | 64.8 kWh | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 200 km/h Best | 167 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 5.9s (0-100 km/h)s Best | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s | |
🔋Range & Charging4 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 425 km Best | 385 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | EPA | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | Not Available | 43 min (10-80%) | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | Not Available | 9.5 hrs (240V) | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4750 mm | 4420 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1934 mm | 1825 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1667 mm | 1570 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2950 mm Best | 2720 mm | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | N/A | N/A | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Key Features Comparison
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fast Charging (150+ kW)
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto