Leapmotor C10 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Leapmotor C10. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Leapmotor C10 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins 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 Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Leapmotor C10 and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

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

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 158kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 64mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 23L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor C10) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Leapmotor C10: the lower starting price ($43,888 against $86,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (546L against 523L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 158kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 70

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the Leapmotor C10's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 27 points), value (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 9 points), safety (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 6 points). Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor C10, 5 on the Volvo EX60.

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