MG ZS EV vs VinFast VF 6 (2026)
MG ZS EV (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹20.75 Lakh) and VinFast VF 6 (₹18.19 Lakh – ₹20.09 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.20 Lakh of each other).
- The VinFast VF 6 is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 174 bhp.
- The VinFast VF 6 claims the longer range: 468 km vs 461 km.
- Only the VinFast VF 6 has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG ZS EV has the bigger boot: 448 litres vs 423 litres.
Specification Comparison
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MG ZS EV in short
The MG ZS EV is one of India's longest-running electric SUVs, updated in 2022 with a bigger 50.3 kWh battery and a claimed 461 km range. It offers genuinely brisk performance with 174 bhp on tap and a conventional SUV shape that eases the switch from petrol power. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full ZS EV prices & variants →VinFast VF 6 in short
The VF 6 is VinFast's entry point in India: a compact electric SUV built at the company's Thoothukudi plant, with a 59.6 kWh pack, up to 468 km ARAI range and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Its headline pitch is ownership assurance — a 7-year/2,00,000 km vehicle warranty, 10-year battery warranty and free public charging on VinFast's network until 2029 — aimed squarely at the Creta Electric, Curvv EV and MG Windsor.
Full VF 6 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: ZS EV or VF 6?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.20 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
ZS EV vs VF 6 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG ZS EV — not yet tested; VinFast VF 6 — 5 stars.
Should I buy the ZS EV or the VF 6?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.20 Lakh of each other). The VinFast VF 6 is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 174 bhp. The VinFast VF 6 claims the longer range: 468 km vs 461 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.