Leapmotor C10 vs Proton X90
Verdict
At RM125,000 versus RM106,800, the Leapmotor C10 asks RM18,200 more, and the spend mainly buys an electric rear-drive SUV with 215 hp, a 69.9 kWh battery and 420 km range. It is also the quicker-on-paper one at 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a longer 2,825 mm wheelbase and larger 435-litre boot. The Proton X90 answers with seven seats, local CKD pricing and a petrol 1.5-litre setup; it is taller and longer, but its 257-litre boot shows the third row eats cargo room.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you want an electric D-segment SUV with five seats, rear-wheel drive, 420 km range and more listed boot space.
Pick the Proton X90 if you need seven seats, a lower entry price and a petrol SUV with a 60-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Leapmotor C10 RM125,000; Proton X90 RM106,800
- Seats: Leapmotor C10 5; Proton X90 7
- Powertrain: Leapmotor C10 single electric motor; Proton X90 1,499 cc petrol
- Output: Leapmotor C10 215 hp; Proton X90 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Boot space: Leapmotor C10 435 litres; Proton X90 257 litres
- Wheelbase: Leapmotor C10 2,825 mm; Proton X90 2,805 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 125,000 | RM 106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| 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 | 7.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 69.9 kWh | — |
| EV range | 420 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,739 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,764 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm | 2,805 mm |
| Boot space | 435 L✓ | 257 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.
C10
- 420 km EV range from a 69.9 kWh battery
- 215 hp and rear-wheel drive
- 435-litre boot and 2,825 mm wheelbase
- RM18,200 dearer than the Proton X90
- Five seats only
- RM200 yearly road tax versus RM120
X90
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM106,800 price
- Longer and taller body at 4,830 mm and 1,764 mm
- 257-litre boot is smaller than the Leapmotor C10’s
- 178 hp trails the Leapmotor C10’s 215 hp
- Front-wheel drive only
C10 vs X90 FAQ
Is the Leapmotor C10 or Proton X90 better?
The Leapmotor C10 is better for EV range, power and boot space. The Proton X90 is better if you need seven seats and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor C10 costs RM125,000, while the Proton X90 costs RM106,800. That makes the Leapmotor RM18,200 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Proton X90 has more seats with seven versus five, but the Leapmotor C10 has the larger boot at 435 litres versus 257 litres and a longer 2,825 mm wheelbase.