Verdict
The RM5,200-cheaper GAC Emkoo is the practical petrol choice, pairing a 638-litre boot with a 55-litre tank and 190 km/h top speed. The Leapmotor C10 costs RM129,000, but its 215 hp, 320 Nm rear motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 7.5 seconds, 1.3 seconds ahead of the Emkoo. It is also the larger D-segment SUV, with a 2,825 mm wheelbase versus 2,750 mm. Choose the C10 if its 420 km EV range and 84 kW DC charging suit your routine; choose the Emkoo for lower entry cost and much more luggage room.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the lower RM123,800 entry price, a 638-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you can charge an EV and want 215 hp, 320 Nm, 420 km range and a longer 2,825 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- Power and torque: Emkoo 175 hp/270 Nm; C10 215 hp/320 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Emkoo 8.8 seconds; C10 7.5 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Emkoo 2,750 mm; C10 2,825 mm.
- Boot space: Emkoo 638 litres; C10 435 litres.
- Road tax: Emkoo RM120 per year; C10 RM200 per year.
Emkoo
- RM5,200 lower purchase price.
- 638-litre boot, 203 litres larger than the C10's.
- 190 km/h top speed and a 55-litre fuel tank.
- 175 hp and 270 Nm trail the C10's 215 hp and 320 Nm.
- 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.3 seconds slower.
- Six airbags versus the C10's seven airbags.
C10
- 215 hp and 320 Nm rear motor; 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
- 69.9 kWh battery, 420 km range, 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC charging.
- Longer 2,825 mm wheelbase, dual-zone climate control and 12-speaker audio.
- RM129,000 price is RM5,200 higher.
- 435-litre boot is 203 litres smaller than the Emkoo's.
- 170 km/h top speed is lower than the Emkoo's 190 km/h.
What the Emkoo has over the C10
What the C10 has over the Emkoo
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The C10's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the Emkoo: 638 litres against 435.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800✓ | RM129,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,265/mo✓ | RM1,315/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,498✓ | RM3,602 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,479 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.39 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM26,403 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.4 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 60 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 1,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 420 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 84 kW |
| V2L | — | 1.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 638 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain Warranty | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Emkoo vs C10 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Leapmotor C10 is stronger and quicker, with 215 hp, 320 Nm and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The GAC Emkoo costs less and has the larger 638-litre boot, so it is the better fit if charging an EV is not part of your routine.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800 and the Leapmotor C10 costs RM129,000, a difference of RM5,200. The C10 adds EV hardware, a 69.9 kWh battery, 420 km range and higher motor output.
How do the GAC Emkoo and Leapmotor C10 compare for luggage space?
The GAC Emkoo has a 638-litre boot, while the Leapmotor C10 has 435 litres. The Emkoo therefore carries 203 litres more luggage despite being 59 mm shorter.
How long does charging take?
The C10's 69.9 kWh battery takes about 6.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 60 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 84 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The C10 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Emkoo. Emkoo: 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain Warranty. C10: 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.