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Smart #5 vs VinFast VF7

The Smart #5 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.

Smart #5

SUV

smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)

1 of 8 versions

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com

55/100#64 of 434 · Everyday
VinFast VF7

SUV

VF 7 Plus

1 of 2 versions

Vietnam · checked Sep 18, 2026 · shop.vinfastauto.com

38/100#83 of 87 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Smart #5Smart #5VinFast VF7VinFast VF7
  • Range
    336 miWLTP
    209 miEPA

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • Fast-charge peak
    400 kW - best on this row
    +300 kW· 300%
  • Cargo space
    22.2 cu ft - best on this row
    14.2 cu ft
    +8 cu ft· 56%
  • Battery warranty
    8 years
    - best on this row
    +2 years· 25%
  • AC charging
    22 kW - best on this row
    +11 kW· 100%
  • Top speed
    130 mph - best on this row
    +21 mph· 20%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecSmart #5VinFast VF7
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)no data209 mi
Range (WLTP)336 mi268 mi
Efficiency lower is better32 kWh/100 miWLTP44.4 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery94 kWhversion not named
Charging
Fast-charge peak400 kW - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is betterno data
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data12 h
AC charging22 kW - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better3.8 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data
Power475 kW260 kW
Torque524 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed130 mph - best on this row
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space22.2 cu ft - best on this row14.2 cu ft
Front trunk1.7 cu ftno data
Seats5
Length184.8 in
Width75.6 in
Height67.1 in
Wheelbase114.2 in111.8 in
Ground clearance
Weight5,243 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years - best on this row
Cell chemistryLi-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpversion: Pulseno data
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Smart #5VinFast VF7
  • Range

    92- Different test cycles - not compared.58
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

No US prices yet for either car

Smart #5

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com

Prices in 3 markets

VinFast VF7

Vietnam · checked Sep 18, 2026 · shop.vinfastauto.com

Prices in 1 market
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Smart #5
336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
VinFast VF7
209 miEPA
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

Smart #5Smart #5

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Smart #5
Smart #5
400 kW
VinFast VF7
Ahead by
300 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Smart #5
3.8 scontested: sources disagree
VinFast VF7

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 30 sources

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vinfastauto.usOEMprimary1Jun 17, 2026
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