Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Leapmotor C10

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Leapmotor C10. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Leapmotor C10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor C10. The Leapmotor C10 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the Leapmotor C10 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 2-zone in the Leapmotor C10.

Drivetrain

The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Petrol making 158kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 158kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 22mm shorter than the Leapmotor C10 at 4,739mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 31L advantage.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Leapmotor C10's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor C10).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 158kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).

The Leapmotor C10: the lower starting price ($43,888 against $109,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (546L against 515L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Leapmotor C10's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 39 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 29 points), value (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 22 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 546L in the Leapmotor C10. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 6 on the Leapmotor C10.

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