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VW Golf Variant vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Leapmotor B05?

VW Golf Variant vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Leapmotor B05 is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,933 £.

B05

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 B05 offers only slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Golf Variant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers substantially more boot space – 611 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 316 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries noticeably more – 547 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant has only a minor advantage 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Leapmotor
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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