VinFast VF8 Eco vs MINI Cooper SE 3-Door Comparison in Canada 2026
Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | VinFast VF8 | MINI Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$54,490 | C$40,990 |
| Range (Claimed) | 412 km | 402 km |
| Battery Capacity | 88 kWh | 54.2 kWh |
| Motor Power | 194 kW | 160 kW |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 170 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9s (0-100 km/h)s | 6.7s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | N/A | 30 min (10-80%) |
| Seating | 5 seats | 4 seats |
VinFast VF8 vs MINI Cooper SE: Verdict
The MINI Cooper SE is the more affordable choice at C$40,990, undercutting the other by about C$13,500. The VinFast VF8 is the more powerful EV, producing 194 kW to the other's 160 kW. The VinFast VF8 seats more people, with 5 seats against 4.
Choose the VinFast VF8 if you want stronger performance (194 kW); pick the MINI Cooper SE if a lower purchase price (C$40,990) matters more to you.
VinFast VF8 vs MINI Cooper SE
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Spec Score(16 specs)
9
16 specs
VinFast VF8
Best
0
16 specs
MINI Cooper SE
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
C$54,490
C$40,990
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Range
↑ higher
412 km
402 km
Battery
↑ higher
88 kWh
54.2 kWh
Motor Power
↑ higher
194 kW
160 kW
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
5.9s (0-100 km/h)s
6.7s (0-100 km/h)s
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
88 kWh
54.2 kWh
Range (Claimed)
↑ higher
412 km
402 km
Range Standard
EPA
WLTP
Fast Charging
N/A
30 min (10-80%)
Normal Charging
N/A
4 hrs (240V)
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
194 kW
160 kW
Top Speed
↑ higher
200 km/h
170 km/h
Acceleration
↓ lower
5.9s (0-100 km/h)s
6.7s (0-100 km/h)s
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Dimensions
Length
4750 mm
N/A
Width
1934 mm
N/A
Height
1667 mm
N/A
Wheelbase
↑ higher
2950 mm
N/A
Features
VinFast VF8
- All-Wheel Drive
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- + 3 more
MINI Cooper SE
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- + 2 more
Spec Score(11 comparable specs)
5
of 11 wins
VinFast VF8
Best Overall
0
of 11 wins
MINI Cooper SE
Comparing:
VinFast VF8 (Eco) vs MINI Cooper SE (3-Door)
| Spec name |  Electric VinFast VF8Eco C$54,490 2026EMI → |  Electric MINI Cooper SE3-Door C$40,990 2026EMI → | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$54,490 | C$40,990 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | C$863/mo | C$649/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Gas, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 194 kW Best | 160 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 88 kWh Best | 54.2 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 499 Nm | 330 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 200 km/h Best | 170 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 5.9s (0-100 km/h)s Best | 6.7s (0-100 km/h)s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency7 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 412 km Best | 402 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | WLTP | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | N/A | 30 min (10-80%) | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | N/A | 4 hrs (240V) | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4750 mm | N/A | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1934 mm | N/A | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1667 mm | N/A | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2950 mm | N/A | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 4 seats | |
Key Features Comparison
- All-Wheel Drive
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Regenerative Braking
- Drive Modes
- Rear Camera
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto