Compare the2026 Toyota bZVS 2025 VinFast VF 8

Safety
Warranty
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Toyota bZ are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The VinFast VF 8 doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the bZ are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The VF 8 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

Both the bZ and VF 8 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the bZ has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The VF 8’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the bZ and the VF 8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota bZ is safer than the VinFast VF 8:

	bZ	VF 8
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	2 Stars
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Stress	240 lbs.	367 lbs.
Neck Compression	10 lbs.	56 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	2 Stars
HIC	227	823
Chest Compression	.5 inches	.8 inches
Neck Injury Risk	37%	98.3%
Neck Stress	130 lbs.	197 lbs.
Neck Compression	25 lbs.	202 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	223/195 lbs.	354/292 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota bZ is safer than the VinFast VF 8:

	bZ	VF 8
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.4 inches	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	86 lbs.	180 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	38 G’s	42 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Toyota bZ has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The VF 8 has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

Warranty

The bZ’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the VF 8’s (unlimited vs. 125000 miles).

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the bZ for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. VinFast doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the VF 8.

There are over 35 times as many Toyota dealers as there are VinFast dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the bZ’s warranty.

Fuel Economy and Range

The bZ can travel longer on a full charge than the VF 8 on a full charge:

			Miles
bZ
	FWD	XLE Plus Electric Motor	314 miles
		XLE Electric Motor	236 miles
	AWD	XLE Electric Motors	288 miles
		Limited Electric Motors	278 miles
VF 8
	AWD	Eco Electric Motors	256 miles
		Plus Electric Motors	235 miles

Brakes and Stopping

The bZ stops shorter than the VF 8:

	bZ	VF 8
70 to 0 MPH	174 feet	181 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the bZ has larger tires than the VF 8 (235/60R18 vs. 225/55R19).

Suspension and Handling

For better maneuverability, the bZ’s turning circle is .6 feet tighter than the VF 8’s (40 feet vs. 40.6 feet).

For greater off-road capability the bZ has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the VF 8 (8.2 vs. 6.8 inches), allowing the bZ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Toyota bZ may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1100 to 1350 pounds less than the VinFast VF 8.

For excellent aerodynamics, the bZ has standard flush composite headlights. The VF 8 has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

Cargo Capacity

The bZ has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the VF 8 with its rear seat up (27.7 vs. 13.2 cubic feet). The bZ has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the VF 8 with its rear seat folded (56.9 vs. 48.4 cubic feet).

Ergonomics

The bZ’s standard Smart Key System allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Passive Entry standard on the VF 8 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The bZ’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The VF 8’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

Compared to the VinFast VF 8, the Toyota bZ eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

The bZ is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the VF 8, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the bZ offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the VF 8.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the bZ equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The VF 8, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Toyota bZ empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Toyota bZ stands out above the VinFast VF 8 by offering not one, but Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the rear passengers.

The bZ Limited’s Advanced Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The VF 8 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The bZ is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The VF 8 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Recommendations

The Toyota bZ outsold the VinFast VF 8 by over four to one during 2024.

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