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Leapmotor C10 vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or BYD Atto 3?

Leapmotor C10 vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
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BYD Atto 3

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat 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

C10

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Leapmotor C10 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,334 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor C10 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 510 km on a single charge.

Atto 3

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 visibly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Leapmotor C10 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers noticeably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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 Atto 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,880 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers somewhat more boot space – 490 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries very 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 is clearly superior overall 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
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Reviews BYD Atto 3

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Marinos manolessos
21 Jun 2026, 19:22:18

More quicker better price better equipped rwd move

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BERNARD
17 Apr 2026, 12:36:55

It seems to better meet my expectations when it comes to fuel economy and overall efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 38 g/km
co2
0 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
400 - 480 kg
Payload
530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
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
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
BYD
Is the Leapmotor C10 offered with different drivetrains?

The Leapmotor C10 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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