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Kia EV3 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Leapmotor C10?

Kia EV3 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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Leapmotor C10

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Leapmotor C10 is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,954 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 62 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 clearly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.

EV3

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, Leapmotor C10 is very slightly lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Leapmotor C10 offers marginally more boot space – 435 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 stands well ahead of its rival 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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The Kia EV3 is a stylish, user-friendly electric crossover that focuses on practicality and a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It delivers a comfortable ride with intuitive technology and efficient everyday performance, making it a sensible choice for city and family use.

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Reviews Kia EV3

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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José
24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
195 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
Kia
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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