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Kia EV5 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV5 or Leapmotor C10?

Kia EV5 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

Kia EV5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more electric range
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Leapmotor C10

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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

EV5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Leapmotor C10 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Kia EV5 costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,192 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor C10 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 20 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

C10

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor C10 offers clearly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

EV5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor C10 is only slightly lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries very slightly more – 511 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 is decisively 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 530 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 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
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 511 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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 EV5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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