Compare the2026 Nissan LeafVS 2025 VinFast VF 8

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Leaf 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 Leaf 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 Leaf and the VF 8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear 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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available front parking sensors.

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

Nissan pays for scheduled maintenance on the Leaf for 2 years and 24,000 miles. Nissan will pay for tire rotations, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. VinFast doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the VF 8.

There are almost 31 times as many Nissan dealers as there are VinFast dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Leaf’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the Leaf gets better mileage than the VF 8:

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

The Leaf has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The VF 8 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For better maneuverability, the Leaf’s turning circle is 5.2 feet tighter than the VF 8’s (35.4 feet vs. 40.6 feet).

The Nissan Leaf may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1200 to 1450 pounds less than the VinFast VF 8.

The Leaf is 1 foot, 1.6 inches shorter than the VF 8, making the Leaf easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

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

As tested by Car and Driver while at idle, the interior of the Leaf Platinum+ is quieter than the VF 8 Plus (30 vs. 36 dB).

The Leaf has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the VF 8 with its rear seat up (20 vs. 13.2 cubic feet). The Leaf has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the VF 8 with its rear seat folded (55.5 vs. 48.4 cubic feet).

The Leaf’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 Nissan Leaf 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 driver’s seat.

The Leaf 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 Leaf 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 Leaf equipped with available HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The VF 8, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Nissan Leaf empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Leaf Platinum+ has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The VF 8 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Nissan Leaf outsold the VinFast VF 8 by over two to one during 2024.