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Leapmotor C10 vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Leapmotor C10 vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • clearly 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 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 DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,694 £.

DS 7

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 Leapmotor C10 offers clearly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 468 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 DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 420 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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is slightly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers clearly more boot space – 555 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor C10 carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 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
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4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

Great car, quiet, very comfortable. Good promotional price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 38 g/km
co2
145 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
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Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,891 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
400 - 480 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
DS Automobiles
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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