Ineos Grenadier vs Leapmotor C10

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with heated front seats and JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor C10. The Leapmotor C10 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Leapmotor C10 offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

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

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 158kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 156mm longer than the Leapmotor C10 at 4,739mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 709L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 2.1 m tighter, 11.4 m against 13.5 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 (Ineos Grenadier) and 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor C10). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Leapmotor C10).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 158kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 546L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Leapmotor C10: the lower starting price ($43,888 against $107,000) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Verdict

Leapmotor C10 scores higher, 70 vs 60

The Leapmotor C10 scores 70 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 29 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 28 points), reliability (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 546L in the Leapmotor C10. Warranty: 5 years on the Ineos Grenadier, 6 on the Leapmotor C10.

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