Leapmotor C10 vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Leapmotor C10 starts from $43,888 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $398.

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 $47,839 respectively.

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

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Leapmotor C10 by roughly $7,480 in fuel alone.

Both the Leapmotor C10 and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor C10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor C10 and 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Leapmotor C10 stands out with panoramic roof and V2L that you will not find on the Suzuki S-Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Leapmotor C10 uses a Petrol producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor C10 is 2.0s quicker. 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, 439mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,300mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 116L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $43/year for the Leapmotor C10 and $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $1,496 annual difference in favour of the Leapmotor C10.

Estimated annual total: $43 (Leapmotor C10) vs $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Leapmotor C10 saves you roughly $1,496 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Leapmotor C10 has longer coverage.