Leapmotor C10 vs Mahindra Scorpio N

The Leapmotor C10 starts from $43,888 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra Scorpio N opens at $44,550. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $662.

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 $48,277 and $49,005 respectively.

The Leapmotor C10 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mahindra Scorpio N, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Leapmotor C10 by roughly $10,045 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mahindra Scorpio N gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor C10 stands out with panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L that you will not find on the Mahindra Scorpio N. The Mahindra Scorpio N counters with Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor C10 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mahindra Scorpio N offers leatherette.

The Leapmotor C10 uses a Petrol producing 158kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.

The Mahindra Scorpio N responds with a 2.2L mHawk Turbo Diesel making 129kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 158kW vs 129kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 77mm longer than the Mahindra Scorpio N at 4,662mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 86L advantage. The Mahindra Scorpio N seats 7 vs 5.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $43/year for the Leapmotor C10 and $2,052/year for the Mahindra Scorpio N. That is a $2,009 annual difference in favour of the Leapmotor C10.

Estimated annual total: $43 (Leapmotor C10) vs $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N). The Leapmotor C10 saves you roughly $2,009 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor C10) vs 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra Scorpio N). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.