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Leapmotor C10 vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or Audi A5 Sportback?

Leapmotor C10 vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • marginally more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C10

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Leapmotor C10 is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,972 £.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor C10 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 400 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

A5 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers marginally more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 598 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Leapmotor C10 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers somewhat more torque with 825 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

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, Audi A5 Sportback is moderately lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers only slightly more boot space – 445 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £32,200
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
Leapmotor C10
Audi A5 Sportback

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Leapmotor C10

The Leapmotor C10 is a roomy, family-focused electric MPV that blends practical packaging with contemporary styling. Inside it prioritizes comfort and useful tech, making it a sensible everyday choice for buyers who want electric convenience without flashy performance pretensions.

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Leapmotor C10
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 38 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 480 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Audi
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