Leapmotor B10 vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The Leapmotor B10 starts from $37,888 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Cross opens at $37,440. That makes the Toyota Corolla Cross the more affordable entry point by $448.

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 $41,677 and $41,184 respectively.

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

Both the Leapmotor B10 and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 5 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 7 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor B10 stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor B10 gets fabric upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Cross offers cloth.

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 8 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 145kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor B10 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 55mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 382L in the Leapmotor B10 and 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 105L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor B10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg 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: 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B10) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Leapmotor B10 has longer coverage.