Verdict
With 420 km of EV range from a 69.9-kWh battery, the Leapmotor C10 gives five occupants 435 litres of boot space and RM200 annual road tax. The Mazda CX-8 counters with seven seats, a 2,930-mm wheelbase and a 72-litre petrol tank, but its road tax is RM830 and boot space is 209 litres. Choose on seating and charging: the C10’s 11-kW AC and 84-kW DC charging matter if charging fits your routine, while the Mazda’s third row is decisive for larger families.
C10
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you need a five-seat EV with 420 km range, 435 litres of boot space and active safety assistance.
CX-8
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you regularly need seven seats and a sliding, reclining second row with a separate third row.
Key differences
- Price: Leapmotor C10 RM129,000; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Seating: Leapmotor C10 five seats; Mazda CX-8 seven seats.
- Powertrain: Leapmotor C10 215 hp/320 Nm electric motor; Mazda CX-8 192 hp/258 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine.
- Range and economy: Leapmotor C10 420 km EV range; Mazda CX-8 7.9 L/100 km rated economy.
- Boot space: Leapmotor C10 435 litres; Mazda CX-8 209 litres.
- Road tax: Leapmotor C10 RM200 per year; Mazda CX-8 RM830 per year.
C10
- 420 km range from a 69.9-kWh battery
- 215 hp and 320 Nm with rear-wheel drive
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist
- Five seats versus the Mazda CX-8’s seven
- No front parking sensors versus four on the CX-8
- Tyre repair kit instead of the CX-8’s space-saver spare
CX-8
- Seven seats with sliding and reclining second-row seats
- 72-litre petrol tank and 7.9 L/100 km rated economy
- Front and rear parking sensors plus a space-saver spare
- RM36,360 higher purchase price
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM200
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,000✓ | RM165,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,739 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,980 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 435 litres✓ | 209 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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.
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C10 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Leapmotor C10 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Leapmotor C10 is the better choice for an EV buyer who needs five seats, a 420-km range and a 435-litre boot. The Mazda CX-8 is better if seven seats are a regular requirement.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 costs RM36,360 more than the Leapmotor C10: RM165,360 versus RM129,000.
Which SUV has more passenger space?
The Mazda CX-8 has seven seats, a 2,930-mm wheelbase and a sliding, reclining second row. The Leapmotor C10 has five seats and a 2,825-mm wheelbase, but a larger 435-litre boot than the Mazda’s 209 litres.
