BYD Seal 6 vs Leapmotor B10

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the BYD Seal 6 and Leapmotor B10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the BYD Seal 6 and 93% for the Leapmotor B10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 6 on the BYD Seal 6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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 BYD Seal 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-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 BYD Seal 6 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Seal 6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Seal 6 and 2-zone in the Leapmotor B10.

Drivetrain

The BYD Seal 6 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 130kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 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 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B10 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BYD Seal 6 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,790mm wheelbase, 325mm longer than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 491L in the BYD Seal 6 and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the BYD Seal 6 a 1L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Leapmotor B10's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.0 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 BYD Seal 6 costs about $1,026 a year (3.6 L/100km as a hybrid) and electricity for the Leapmotor B10 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Seal 6) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10).

Where each one leads

The BYD Seal 6: the lower starting price ($34,990 against $37,888) and the bigger boot with the seats up (491L against 490L).

The Leapmotor B10: more power (160kW against 130kW).

The Verdict

BYD Seal 6 scores higher, 81 vs 77

The BYD Seal 6 scores 81 to the Leapmotor B10's 77 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 8 points), safety (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 6 points).

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