Leapmotor B10 vs Proton X70
Verdict
At RM107,800 versus RM106,800, this is almost a straight choice between EV and petrol. The Leapmotor B10 gets a 215 hp rear motor, 56.2 kWh battery and 361 km range, plus 7 airbags and AEB. The Proton X70 counters with a 1.5 litre petrol engine, 60 litre tank, CKD assembly and a much larger 515 litre boot. The B10 is wider and has a longer wheelbase; the X70 is longer, taller and more luggage-friendly.
Pick the Leapmotor B10 if you want the 215 hp EV, 361 km range, rear-wheel drive and the extra listed safety kit.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want petrol refuelling, CKD assembly and the bigger 515 litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Leapmotor B10 RM107,800; Proton X70 RM106,800
- Powertrain: Leapmotor B10 electric single motor; Proton X70 1,499 cc petrol
- Power: Leapmotor B10 215 hp; Proton X70 178 hp
- Drive layout: Leapmotor B10 rear-wheel drive; Proton X70 front-wheel drive
- Boot space: Leapmotor B10 430 litres; Proton X70 515 litres
- Safety count: Leapmotor B10 7 airbags with AEB; Proton X70 6 airbags with no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 107,800 | RM 106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 215 hp✓ | 178 hp |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 56.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 361 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,515 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L | 515 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 120✓ |
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.
B10
- 215 hp, 37 hp more than the X70
- 361 km EV range from a 56.2 kWh battery
- 7 airbags and AEB are listed
- 430 litre boot trails the X70 by 85 litres
- RM200 yearly road tax versus RM120
- CBU assembly
X70
- RM1,000 cheaper to buy
- 515 litre boot is the larger cargo hold
- 60 litre fuel tank suits petrol-distance driving
- 178 hp is down on the B10’s 215 hp
- Shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase versus 2,735 mm
- 6 airbags and no AEB listed
B10 vs X70 FAQ
Is the Leapmotor B10 or Proton X70 better?
The Leapmotor B10 is better for EV performance and listed safety kit, with 215 hp, 361 km range, 7 airbags and AEB. The Proton X70 is better for luggage and petrol use, with a 515 litre boot and 60 litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor B10 costs RM107,800 and the Proton X70 costs RM106,800, so the B10 is RM1,000 more expensive.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Proton X70 has the bigger boot at 515 litres. The Leapmotor B10 has 430 litres, so the X70 gives you 85 litres more cargo space.