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BYD Seal vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Leapmotor C10?

BYD Seal vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Leapmotor C10

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seal

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Leapmotor C10 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,906 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers moderately more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 60 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

C10

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor C10 offers moderately more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Leapmotor C10 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers barely more torque with 720 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Seal

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal is barely lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor C10 carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type : Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 145 - 510 km
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BYD Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek, fastback-style electric sedan that blends sporty design with a comfortable, tech-forward cabin. It delivers an engaging driving feel, impressive real-world range and strong value, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want a modern EV sedan.

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Reviews BYD Seal

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Thomas
14 Apr 2026, 15:59:57

Very well equipped and really good quality. Driving performance is more than adequate and very comfortable.

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Leapmotor C10

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the BYD Seal offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Seal is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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