GAC Emkoo vs Leapmotor B10
Verdict
The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800 against RM107,800 for the Leapmotor B10, so the electric SUV starts RM16,000 lower. The B10 gets more power, 215 hp versus 175 hp, but the Emkoo is quicker to 100 km/h at 8.8 seconds versus 9.3 seconds and has the higher 190 km/h top speed. The GAC is also the roomier load-lugger, with 638 litres of boot space against 430 litres. The Leapmotor counters with a 56.2 kWh battery, 361 km range, seven airbags and a six-year warranty.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want petrol convenience, the bigger 638-litre boot and the quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Leapmotor B10 if you can charge at home or work and want the lower entry price, 215 hp output and 361 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; Leapmotor B10 RM107,800
- Power: GAC Emkoo 175 hp; Leapmotor B10 215 hp
- 0-100 km/h: GAC Emkoo 8.8 s; Leapmotor B10 9.3 s
- Top speed: GAC Emkoo 190 km/h; Leapmotor B10 170 km/h
- Boot space: GAC Emkoo 638 L; Leapmotor B10 430 L
- Warranty: GAC Emkoo 5 years; Leapmotor B10 6 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800 | RM 107,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 175 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s✓ | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 56.2 kWh |
| EV range | — | 361 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,515 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 638 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 200 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Emkoo
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger boot
- No charging routine needed
- Costs RM16,000 more
- Six airbags versus seven
- Shorter five-year warranty
B10
- Lower purchase price
- Higher 215 hp output
- 361 km electric range
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Higher annual road tax
Emkoo vs B10 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Leapmotor B10 better?
The Leapmotor B10 is the better buy for EV-ready households because it costs less, has more power, seven airbags and a longer warranty. The GAC Emkoo is better if boot space and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo is RM16,000 more expensive, at RM123,800 versus RM107,800 for the Leapmotor B10.
Which SUV is more practical for family luggage?
The GAC Emkoo has the clear boot advantage, with 638 litres versus 430 litres in the Leapmotor B10. Both are five-seat C-segment SUVs, but the GAC gives you 208 litres more cargo space.