Leapmotor B10 vs Skoda Octavia
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 77: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 9 Nov 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
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
Leapmotor Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Skoda Octavia
16 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 not offered · 5 no dataFrom
$39,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 6.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 600L
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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.
$37,888RRP
- no option data for this car
$39,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Electric Driver Seat not offered
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
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.
Skoda Octavia Sedan 110TSI
$39,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $162 a week in repayments ($39,990 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 $2,102 lower on RRP.
The Leapmotor B10 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Skoda Octavia 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
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.
Safety Rundown
Both the Leapmotor B10 and Skoda Octavia hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 85% for the Skoda Octavia.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 6 on the Skoda Octavia.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor B10 and 8 in the Skoda Octavia.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Leapmotor B10 and 6 on the Skoda Octavia.
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
Leapmotor B10
None open on our record
Skoda Octavia
- REC-005899 · published 19 Feb 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-005419 · published 28 Apr 2022Due to manufacturing issue, the engine compartment cover may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022
- REC-001196 · published 15 Oct 2019Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2015
- 6 more on the model page.
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 Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Octavia gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Leapmotor B10 stands out with panoramic roof — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Octavia. The Skoda Octavia counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor B10 gets fabric upholstery while the Skoda Octavia offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Leapmotor B10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.
The Skoda Octavia responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.
The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B10 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 183mm shorter than the Skoda Octavia at 4,698mm (2,686mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 490L in the Leapmotor B10 and 600L in the Skoda Octavia, giving the Skoda Octavia a 110L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Skoda Octavia's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Leapmotor B10 costs about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Skoda Octavia about $1,739 a year (6.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Octavia). Capped-price servicing: no data (Leapmotor B10), 6 years (Skoda Octavia).
Where each one leads
The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $39,990) and more power (160kW against 110kW).
The Skoda Octavia: the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 490L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 6).
The Verdict
Level at 77: here's what splits them
The Leapmotor B10 and Skoda Octavia are level on the CarSorted Score at 77 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: technology (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 19 points), practicality (Skoda Octavia ahead by 6 points). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the Leapmotor B10, 600L in the Skoda Octavia. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor B10, 7 on the Skoda Octavia.
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, Leapmotor B10 and Skoda Octavia?
The Leapmotor B10 is the cheapest at $37,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Skoda Octavia by $2,102.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Leapmotor B10 and Skoda Octavia all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Skoda Octavia has the largest boot at 600L with the seats up (1,555L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Skoda Octavia has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Skoda Octavia has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Leapmotor B10 makes the most power at 160kW. The Leapmotor B10 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.5s.
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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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