Compare the2024 BMW iXVS 2023 VinFast VF 8

The iX’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The VF 8 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the iX and VF 8 have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The iX has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The VF 8’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

Both the iX and VF 8 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the iX has Cross Traffic Warning with braking function (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 iX 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 seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, 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 iX’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the VF 8’s (12/unlimited vs. 10/125000).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the iX for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW 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.

The iX xDrive50’s standard electric motors produces 168 more horsepower (516 vs. 348) and 195 lbs.-ft. more torque (564 vs. 369) than the VF 8 Eco’s standard electric motors. The iX xDrive50’s electric motors produces 114 more horsepower (516 vs. 402) and 107 lbs.-ft. more torque (564 vs. 457) than the VF 8 Plus’ standard electric motors. The iX M60’s standard electric motors produces 208 more horsepower (610 vs. 402) and 292 lbs.-ft. more torque (749 vs. 457) than the VF 8 Plus’ standard electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the BMW iX is faster than the VF 8 Plus:

On the EPA test cycle the iX xDrive50 gets better mileage than the VF 8 Plus City Edition (83 city/82 hwy vs. 82 city/78 hwy MPGe).

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

The iX’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s at 60 in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The VF 8 doesn’t offer launch control.

The iX stops much shorter than the VF 8:

For better traction, the iX has larger standard tires than the VF 8 (235/60R20 vs. 225/55R19). The iX’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the VF 8 (275/40R22 vs. 245/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the iX has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the VF 8 Eco. The iX’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the VF 8 Plus.

For superior ride and handling, the BMW iX has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The VinFast VF 8 has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The iX offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The VF 8’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The iX M60 has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The iX’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The VF 8 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the iX’s wheelbase is 2 inches longer than on the VF 8 (118.1 inches vs. 116.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the iX is 1 inch wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than on the VF 8.

The iX xDrive50 handles at .88 G’s, while the VF 8 Plus pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the iX has a 3.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the VF 8 (8.8 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the iX to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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

The front grille of the iX uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The VF 8 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the iX M60 is quieter than the VF 8 Plus:

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the iX’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The VF 8 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Laser headlights, optional on the iX, produce their light by firing blue lasers through phosphorus, a process that uses one-half the power of the VF 8’s LED headlights. Laser headlights can have double the range of LEDs with a much smaller surface area.

The VF 8’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The iX’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The iX’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.

Consumer Reports® recommends the BMW iX, based on reliability, safety and performance.