Leapmotor C10 vs Toyota Fortuner

The Leapmotor C10 starts from $45,888 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Fortuner opens at $45,990. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $102.

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 $50,477 and $50,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Leapmotor C10 by roughly $9,545 in fuel alone.

Both the Leapmotor C10 and Toyota Fortuner hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Leapmotor C10 and 95% for the Toyota Fortuner.

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 1 in the Toyota Fortuner.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor C10 and 7 in the Toyota Fortuner.

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

The Leapmotor C10 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L that you will not find on the Toyota Fortuner. The Toyota Fortuner counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Toyota Fortuner lines up making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor C10 is 1.0s 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, 56mm shorter than the Toyota Fortuner at 4,795mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 200L in the Toyota Fortuner, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 346L advantage. The Toyota Fortuner seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Fortuner leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $257/year for the Leapmotor C10 and $2,166/year for the Toyota Fortuner. That is a $1,909 annual difference in favour of the Leapmotor C10.

Estimated annual total: $257 (Leapmotor C10) vs $2,166 (Toyota Fortuner). The Leapmotor C10 saves you roughly $1,909 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 5 years (Toyota Fortuner). The Leapmotor C10 has longer coverage.