The Vietnamese electric car brand, VinFast, has recently begun its journey in India, launching its first two cars here, VinFast VF6 and VinFast VF7. Its entry-level car, VinFast VF6, is impressively laden with upmarket features, delivers a significantly long range, and is a well-rounded package for its price. Speaking of its price, the VF6 is the most value-for-money package for its price bracket. However, the VF6 is here to compete against the MG Windsor EV, the best-selling electric car in India and a car which has revolutionised the electric car landscape in the country. Nearly as feature-packed as the VF6, the Windsor EV offers Indians what they expect of a premium electric car for the city landscape. So, can the VinFast VF6 really challenge the MG Windsor EV? Here is a comparison of VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV, to find out which one suits your needs better.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: Dimensions & Design
| VinFast VF6 | MG Windsor EV | |
| Length | 4,241 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,677 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 186 mm |
| Boot Space | 423 litres | 604 litres (38 kWh battery) 579 litres (52.9 kWh battery) |
The MG Windsor EV is 54 mm longer, 16 mm wider, and 62 mm taller than the VinFast VF6. Whereas the VinFast VF6 has a 30 mm longer wheelbase than the MG Windsor EV. Meanwhile, the Windsor has a significantly larger boot space; primarily, it has been designed to offer maximum practicality.
As far as designs are concerned, as mentioned, the Windsor is designed to offer maximum practicality. MG calls it a crossover utility vehicle or CUV, as the car looks like a cross between an MUV and a hatchback. Because of a mono-volume silhouette, the Windsor looks like a large hatchback. It has a clean and curvy design, and at its face, it has a stepped layout for the nose and the bonnet, with a full-width LED DRL that divides the steps. When viewed from the side, the Windsor clearly looks like a car built for maximum space for passengers. It has an MUV-like cab-forward design, large window glass area, and a rather upright rear end.
Meanwhile, the VinFast VF6 looks different from every other car on the road, and while not as practical as the Windsor EV, it looks sportier. At the front, it dons a clean look with VinFast’s signature ‘V Face,’ which is an arrangement of LED DRLs running the width of the bonnet, slightly dipping at the nose with a ‘V’ logo in between them. Meanwhile, the headlamp assemblies sit lower down on the bumper, housing a honeycomb-patterned air dam. Its side profile highlights 18-inch alloy wheels and, because of the angular bonnet, sloping roofline, neat and clean panels, and raked rear windshield, the VF6 looks like a Maruti Baleno from the side. At the rear, the Vietnamese SUV has a full-width LED light bar, connecting the LED tail lamps.
The MG Windsor EV is larger than the VinFast VF6 in most dimensions, and because it offers more space to the rear passengers, the MG Windsor EV scores where it matters the most. Meanwhile, the MG Windsor EV looks more practical, while the VinFast VF6 looks sportier.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: Battery & Range
| VinFast VF6 | MG Windsor EV | |
| Battery | 59.6 kWh | 38 kWh battery pack (base variants) 52.9 kWh battery pack (top two variants) |
| Power | 178 PS (Earth variant) 204 PS (Wind & Wind Infinity variants) | 136 PS |
| Torque | 250 Nm (Earth variant) 310 Nm (Wind & Wind Infinity variants) | 200 Nm |
| Range | 468 km (Earth variant) 463 km (Wind & Wind Infinity variants) | 332 km (38 kWh) 449 km (52.9 kWh) |
The VinFast VF6 is more powerful than the MG Windsor EV, and therefore, it is more exciting to drive. Meanwhile, as indicated before, the MG Windsor has been designed for maximum practicality and utility, which is well-suited for urban needs. The Windsor offers enough range for urban needs, and at the same time, it is available with MG’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). It is essentially a subscription model, wherein buyers will only pay for the usage of the battery, which is a nominal Rs. 3.99 per km in Windsor’s case; the rental prices are different for different MG EVs. Moreover, if you want the complete EV with the battery, you can purchase it by paying the full ex-showroom price. Otherwise, with the BaaS subscription model, the price of the Windsor EV starts from Rs. 9.99 lakh + Rs. 3.99/km. All in all, the Winsor EV is engineered better for day-to-day driving in the city landscape.
On the other hand, the VinFast VF6 offers greater driving range compared to the Windsor, but only within the urban landscape. However, to take it out for an inter-city trip, you might need more forethought.
The VinFast VF6 is more powerful than the MG Windsor EV. However, the MG Windsor EV offers sufficient range for the urban landscape and a battery rental programme, which makes its package significantly more affordable.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: Features & Comfort
| VinFast VF6 | MG Windsor EV | |
| Infotainment system | 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system | 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Music system | 8-speaker sound system | 9-Speaker Audio System by Infinity |
| Climate control | Dual-zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Ventilated seats | Front ventilated seats | Front ventilated seats |
| Adjustable steering | Tilt and Telescopic adjust | Tilt and telescopic |
| Drive modes | Eco, Normal, Sport | Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sports |
| Instrument cluster | Not available | 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Sunroof | Panoramic glass roof | Panoramic glass roof |
| Adjustable seats (manual or electric) | 8-way powered driver seat | 6-way powered driver seat |
| Rear AC vents | Available | Available |
| 60:40 rear seat split | Available | Available |
| Cruise control | Available | Available |
On the inside, both VinFast VF6 and MG Windsor EV look and feel equally premium. Starting with the VinFast VF6, what is unique about it is that it does not have an instrument cluster. This makes the layered dashboard look neater and cleaner than that of even other cars in the segment. Instead of an instrument cluster, the VF6 uses a true-blue head-up display, which projects all the essential data on the windscreen. The same data can be accessed on the touchscreen infotainment system, which is angled towards the driver’s seat, as the driver needs it more than the front passenger does, a smart move by the Vietnamese EV maker. All the seats of the VF6 are well-bolstered to offer the required comfort to passengers.
However, seats are where the Windsor takes the win. You see, while advertising the MG Windsor EV, MG often used the phrase ‘business class experience,’ and it is only fair to say they meant every word of it. Its rear seat feels like an expensive sofa, and along with the 135-degree multi-level recline adjustment of the rear seat and a glass roof, the Windsor EV offers a great chauffeur-driven experience for rear passengers. In addition to that, there is a lot of storage space in the form of large door pockets, cupholders, and a large slot below the central console with a neat shuttered lid.
Both VinFast VF6 and MG Windsor EV offer plenty of premium features to keep your rides convenient, comfortable, and entertaining. While the Windsor EV offers the advantages of a larger touchscreen and a powered tail gate, the VF6 offers the advantage of dual-zone climate control. Overall, both are nearly equally feature-rich.
On the inside, both VinFast VF6 and MG Windsor EV are designed to offer a premium atmosphere. However, the Windsor EV does have the upper hand because of its design that opens more room, and its seats that are built for, as MG claims, ‘Business Class Experience.’ Even in terms of features, the Windsor EV is nearly as wealthy as the VF6.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: Safety Features
| VinFast VF6 | MG Windsor EV | |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Airbags | Seven | Six airbags as standard |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Hill hold assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill descent control | Yes | Yes |
| Rear sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking camera | 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera |
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level-2 ADAS features | Level-2 ADAS features |
Being heavier, with a kerb weight of 2,028 kg, the VinFast VF6 is a more robustly built car than the MG Windsor EV, which weighs about 1,653 kg. Since neither of these two electric cars has been tested by any NCAP, no comments can be made about their structural strength. However, what can be said is that both are laden with a lot of safety features and both offer a Level-2 ADAS safety suite in their top variants to mitigate the possibility of accidents.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: Price comparison
| VinFast VF6 | MG Windsor EV | |
| Base variants (Ex-Showroom) | Rs. 16.49 lakh | Rs 14 lakh |
| Mid variants (Ex-Showroom) | Rs 17.79 lakh | Rs 15.15 lakh |
| Upper mid variants (Ex-Showroom) | Rs 16.30 – 17.25 lakh | |
| Top variant | Rs 18.29 lakh | Rs 18.39 lakh |
By comparing the prices of the VinFast VF6 and MG Windsor EV, the Windsor EV seems to deliver the same value as the VinFast VF6. While the lower variants of the Windsor are more affordable than the lower variants of the VF6, they come with a small battery pack that claims a range of 332 km, which is considerably shorter than the claimed 468 km range of the base variants of the VF6.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: Which one should you buy
In India, electric cars are usually bought to be used within the urban landscape, as their running cost in the long run is much lower than that of ICE cars. This is why electric cars that deliver enough range for day-to-day driving have found substantial success, for example, the Tata Nexon EV, Tata Tiago EV, and more.
The MG Windsor EV also delivers ample driving range for urban usage. The reason the MG Windsor EV has become the best-selling electric car is because of its uniqueness. Because of its special design, it is one of the most spacious 5-seater cars under Rs 50 lakh. With generous room for five adults, the Windsor EV offers a peach of a chauffeur-driven experience, which is truly a great deal under Rs 20 lakh. So, if you are going to use your car strictly within the city area, the Windsor EV is the one you should go for.
All the same, if you want a longer driving range within the same price bracket, you should consider the VinFast VF6. While it is not as spacious as the Windsor EV, it can easily drive you to areas around 300 km from your city. On all other fronts, it is at par with the Windsor EV, whether it’s the high-quality interior or the upmarket features.
VinFast VF6 vs MG Windsor EV: FAQs
Which is larger between the VinFast VF6 or the MG Windsor EV?
The VinFast VF6 is 4,241 mm long, 1,834 mm wide, 1,615 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,730 mm. MG Windsor EV is 4,295 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,677 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. Therefore, the MG Windsor EV is 54 mm longer, 16 mm wider, and 62 mm taller than the VinFast VF6. Whereas the VinFast VF6 has a 30 mm longer wheelbase than the MG Windsor EV.
Between the VinFast VF6 and the MG Windsor EV, which car offers a longer range?
The VinFast VF6 has a 59.6 kWh battery pack, which offers a claimed range of 468 km (Earth variant) and 463 km (Wind and Wind Infinity variants). The MG Windsor EV has a 52.9 kWh battery pack and a 38-kWh battery pack, which offer a 449 km range and 332 km range, respectively. So, the VinFast VF6 offers a longer driving range than the MG Windsor EV.
Between the VinFast VF6 and the MG Windsor EV, which one offers ADAS features?
Both VinFast VF6 and MG Windsor EV offer a Level-2 ADAS safety suite in their top variants.
