Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-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 Hyundai Kona stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor C10. The Leapmotor C10 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Hyundai Kona uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

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

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 158kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Kona measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 389mm 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 407L in the Hyundai Kona and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 139L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor C10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 Hyundai Kona's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.4 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 (Hyundai Kona) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor C10).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Kona: the lower starting price ($33,950 against $43,888).

The Leapmotor C10: more power (158kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (546L against 407L), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,300kg).

The Verdict

Hyundai Kona scores higher, 71 vs 70

The Hyundai Kona scores 71 to the Leapmotor C10's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 31 points), safety (Hyundai Kona ahead by 17 points), performance (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 407L in the Hyundai Kona, 546L in the Leapmotor C10. Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai Kona, 6 on the Leapmotor C10.

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