Kia Sportage vs Leapmotor B10

The Kia Sportage starts from $38,490 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor B10 opens at $38,990. That makes the Kia Sportage the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $42,339 and $42,889 respectively.

The Leapmotor B10 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Sportage, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia Sportage and Leapmotor B10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Kia Sportage and 93% for the Leapmotor B10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor B10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Kia Sportage.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Kia Sportage and 7 in the Leapmotor B10.

The Kia Sportage features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-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 Kia Sportage stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on 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.

The Kia Sportage uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 240Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor B10 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sportage measures 4,685mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 170mm longer than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 543L in the Kia Sportage and 382L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Kia Sportage a 161L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Sportage leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 150kg 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: 7 years (Kia Sportage) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B10). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage.