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Leapmotor C10 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or Tesla Model 3?

Leapmotor C10 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • markedly more power
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very 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

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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.

Tesla Model 3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Leapmotor C10 costs 32,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 523 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is visibly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 240 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

Model 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 markedly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Leapmotor C10 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers marginally more torque with 720 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Tesla Model 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more boot space – 594 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor C10 carries visibly more – 480 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 holds a narrow 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
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Trex
13 May 2026, 14:34:19

Excellent traction, relatively low energy consumption, driver-assist systems that are in a class of their own. On top of that, a very responsive steering system.

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dino999
18 Nov 2025, 08:47:05

I wanted to give 0 stars but you can't — unfortunately, it sucks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
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
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 480 kg
Payload
302 - 333 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Tesla
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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