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Leapmotor C10 vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or Hyundai Kona?

Leapmotor C10 vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Kona is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Leapmotor C10 costs 32,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,657 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

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

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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 significantly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 394 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 Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 455 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, Hyundai Kona is considerably lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers marginally more boot space – 466 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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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Wendy
18 Jun 2026, 20:05:08

More space in the Kona, and I find the Opel confusing with an oddly high step-in.

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OLGA
12 Jun 2026, 00:41:55

I feel very safe driving the Kona. I’ve been driving since I was 24 and I’m 76. I’ve had many brands — BMW X3, BMW X5, Ford, Peugeot, Renault — all very good brands, but the Kona seduced me and I don’t want to change; it’s just that the 2026 version isn’t coming into Argentina.

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Paul Corkish
8 Jun 2026, 11:47:29

About to buy my new 3rd Kona (2nd N line Hybrid)

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Austin
21 May 2026, 19:30:33

Better fit for is 6'3" people

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TOTO
20 May 2026, 11:23:42

The Kona is an SUV that delivers, especially in terms of driving comfort. It's noticeably easier to get into and settle into as you get older. Less feisty than the MG4 but slightly more economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 163 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
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,825 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
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Hyundai
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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