Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Leapmotor C10

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $45,888. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $1,898.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $48,389 and $50,477 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Jaecoo J7 SHS and Leapmotor C10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 89% for the Leapmotor C10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 8 in the Leapmotor C10.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 7 in the Leapmotor C10. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the Leapmotor C10 misses.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Leapmotor C10 counters with panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L that the Jaecoo J7 SHS does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 145kW and 325Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor C10 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10).

The Jaecoo J7 SHS measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 239mm 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 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 115L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Leapmotor C10). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.