Comparison: wheelbase VinFast VF 8 vs. competitors 2025

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.SUVs like the VinFast VF 8 Eco may have a longer wheelbase to improve stability and support their larger size and weight. However, a longer wheelbase can also make these vehicles more challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.With it’s length of 4750 mm and bootspace of 0 l, the VinFast VF 8 has a wheelbase of 2950 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Lotus Eletre ( ), which is 69mm more than the VF 8 Eco - 3019 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the VinFast and the Lotus is 353mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium SUV" category belongs to smart #1 , which is 2750 mm - that makes it 200mm shorter than the VinFast in question.