Suzuki e Vitara vs Leapmotor B10

The Suzuki e Vitara starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor B10 opens at $38,990. That makes the Suzuki e Vitara the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $40,689 and $42,889 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Suzuki e Vitara and Leapmotor B10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 77% for the Suzuki e Vitara and 93% for the Leapmotor B10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor B10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki e Vitara stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki e Vitara uses a Electric Motor producing 128kW and 189Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 240Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor B10 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 344km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 129kW (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).

The Suzuki e Vitara measures 4,275mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 240mm shorter than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor B10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara and 382L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 76L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor B10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor B10). The Leapmotor B10 has longer coverage.