BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range

Comparison winners

5 metrics
0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 5.5 s
Range winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 502 km Runner-up: 471 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 402 hp
Cargo winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 520 L Runner-up: 376 L
Price winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence $49,800 Runner-up: $51,000

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence against the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 5.5 seconds for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range is rated at 402 hp, a difference of 128 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range at 620 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the longer listed range at 502 km, against 471 km for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the lower recorded consumption at 18.2 kWh/100km; 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range is listed at 18.6 kWh/100km. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 110 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 376 litres, a difference of 144 litres. 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 1,500 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 80 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the lower listed starting price at $49,800, compared with $51,000 for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range2024
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 s5.5 s
Top Speed215 km/h200 km/h
Power530 hp402 hp
Torque690 Nm620 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range502 km471 km
Battery91.3 kWh87.7 kWh
Efficiency18.2 kWh/100km18.6 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging150 kW110 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm4,750 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm190 mm
Cargo520 L376 L
Curb Weight2,262 kg2,355 kg
Towing1,500 kg2,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$49,800$51,000

BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 5.5 seconds for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 200 km/h (124 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 128 hp advantage over 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range.

Which has more range, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the longer listed range at 502 km (312 miles), versus 471 km (293 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 87.7 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 376 litres (13.3 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), compared with 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range is heavier at 2,355 kg (5,192 lb), while 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $49,800 USD, compared with $51,000 USD for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.