Audi A1 vs Leapmotor B10
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Audi A1
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$51,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Liftback
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 152kW
- Economy
- 5.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 335L
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Leapmotor B10
16 of 27 standard · no option data · 11 no dataFrom
$37,888
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 17.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 490L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 70
Leapmotor Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Offer from Leapmotor Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$51,500RRP
- no option data for this car
$37,888RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi A1 40 TFSI S line Sportback
$51,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $215 a week in repayments ($51,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Leapmotor B10 Style BEV
$37,888
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $152 a week in repayments ($37,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Leapmotor B10 starts $13,612 lower on RRP.
The Leapmotor B10 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi A1 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$152/wk(≈$659/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor B10 at $37,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Leapmotor B10Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi A1 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Audi A1 and 8 on the Leapmotor B10.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi A1
- REC-005551 · published 8 Nov 2022Due to a manufacturing defect, the seat belt monitoring system may not indicate the seat belt status of the occupants as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- REC-000030 · published 5 Nov 2020Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmission’s pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2011 - 2012
- REC-000031 · published 6 May 2020Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2007 - 2016
- 2 more on the model page.
Leapmotor B10
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
56.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 140kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 140kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi A1 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Leapmotor B10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi A1 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi A1 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi A1 uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.5 seconds.
The Leapmotor B10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 240Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.
The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 152kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi A1 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi A1 measures 4,029mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 486mm shorter than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 155L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi A1's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.6 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A1 costs about $1,682 a year (5.9 L/100km) and electricity for the Leapmotor B10 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A1) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10).
Where each one leads
The Audi A1: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Leapmotor B10.
The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $51,500), more power (160kW against 152kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 335L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Verdict
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 70
The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the Audi A1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 27 points), practicality (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 335L in the Audi A1, 490L in the Leapmotor B10. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi A1, 6 on the Leapmotor B10.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$152/wk(≈$659/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor B10 at $37,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Leapmotor B10Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi A1 and Leapmotor B10?
The Leapmotor B10 is the cheapest at $37,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi A1 by $13,612.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Leapmotor B10 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi A1, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Leapmotor B10 has the largest boot at 490L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The Leapmotor B10 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Leapmotor B10 makes the most power at 160kW. The Audi A1 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.5s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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