Leapmotor B10 vs Toyota Corolla Sedan
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 76
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 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
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 76, but the Toyota Corolla Sedan is $5,303 cheaper
Leapmotor Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 15 no dataFrom
$32,585
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid
- Power
- 103kW
- Economy
- 3.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 471L
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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
$32,585RRP
- no option data for this car
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.
Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid
$32,585
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $128 a week in repayments ($32,585 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Corolla Sedan starts $5,303 lower on RRP.
The Leapmotor B10 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 ≈$128/wk(≈$553/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Corolla Sedan at $32,585 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
ANCAP's published record does not give the Toyota Corolla Sedan a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
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 5 on the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
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
Toyota Corolla Sedan
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006193 · published 2 Dec 2024Due to a software issue in the skid control unit ECU, a higher pedal force may be required increasing the braking distance under certain driving conditions.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006191 · published 29 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, cracks may develop in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 5 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan gets a 8-inch display and 12.3-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 Toyota Corolla Sedan. 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 Sedan offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Leapmotor B10 and 1-zone in the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
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 Toyota Corolla Sedan responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.
The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Leapmotor B10 is 0.6s 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, 115mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Sedan at 4,630mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 490L in the Leapmotor B10 and 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 19L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 10.8 m circle, 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan about $1,112 a year (3.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor B10) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Sedan).
Where each one leads
The Leapmotor B10: more power (160kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 471L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Toyota Corolla Sedan: the lower starting price ($32,585 against $37,888).
The Verdict
Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 76
The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the Toyota Corolla Sedan's 76 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 25 points), performance (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 10 points). Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor B10, 5 on the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$128/wk(≈$553/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Corolla Sedan at $32,585 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan?
The Toyota Corolla Sedan is the cheapest at $32,585 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Leapmotor B10 by $5,303.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Leapmotor B10 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Toyota Corolla Sedan, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Leapmotor B10 has the largest boot at 490L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The Leapmotor B10 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 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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