Genesis G70 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 24 Jun 2026
Genesis G70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 274kW
- Economy
- 10.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2018
- Boot (seats up)
- 330L
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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.
$73,000RRP
- with the Leapmotor B10's standard kit: $73,000 (nothing to add)
$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
Genesis G70 Luxury 3.3T
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $315 a week in repayments ($73,000 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 $35,112 lower on RRP.
The Leapmotor B10 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis G70 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
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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 lists the Genesis G70 at 5 stars (2018) and the Leapmotor B10 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2018 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Genesis G70 and 93% for the Leapmotor B10, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 7 on the Genesis G70.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis G70 and 7 in the Leapmotor B10.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Genesis G70 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
Genesis G70
- REC-006245 · published 17 Jan 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel control valve in the high-Pressure fuel pump could allow excess fuel to enter the pump.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2023
- REC-006067 · published 30 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the sealing of the starter motor may be insufficient allowing moisture to enter into the unit.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2018
- REC-006049 · published 6 Aug 2024The left-hand turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate due to heat from the exhaust manifold.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2021
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 Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Genesis G70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor B10. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 274kW and 510Nm of torque, sent through a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 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 Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 170mm longer than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 160L 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 Genesis G70 costs about $2,964 a year (10.4 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 km (Genesis G70) and 6 years / 150,000 km (Leapmotor B10). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis G70), no data (Leapmotor B10).
Where each one leads
The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 160kW).
The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $73,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 330L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Verdict
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 70
The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 36 points), value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 24 points). Boot space with the seats up: 330L in the Genesis G70, 490L in the Leapmotor B10. Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis G70, 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, Genesis G70 and Leapmotor B10?
The Leapmotor B10 is the cheapest at $37,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis G70 by $35,112.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis G70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2018) and Leapmotor B10 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2018 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Leapmotor B10 has the largest boot at 490L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis G70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Leapmotor B10 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis G70 makes the most power at 274kW. The Genesis G70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.7s.
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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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