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Leapmotor C10 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or VW Tiguan?

Leapmotor C10 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,350 £.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor C10 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 384 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 326 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 VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 320 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, VW Tiguan is noticeably lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries a bit more – 556 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 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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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 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
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 38 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 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
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
VW
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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