Changan Qiyuan New Q05 vs Leapmotor A10, Buy Big or Buy Small?

Budgeting around 80,000 yuan to buy a pure electric commuter SUV, I'm sure many are hesitating between Changan Qiyuan New Q05 and Leapmotor A10. Although their levels differ and styles vary, they ultimately overlap in street prices, so the issue of 'buy big or small' will definitely trouble you. Who is more worth it? Today we found two configurations with similar prices to compare.

Specific configurations are the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 405Max with a limited-time subsidy price of 79,900 yuan, and the Leapmotor A10 505 Enjoy Version with a guide price of 76,800. The price difference is 3,100 yuan, but how do the product strengths differ? Let's keep reading:

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

First, of course, is the difference in dimensions. As a compact SUV, the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 body dimensions are 4435x1855x1595mm with a wheelbase of 2735mm; while as a subcompact SUV, the Leapmotor A10 body dimensions are 4270x1810x1635mm with a wheelbase of 2605mm. The Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is superior in length, width, and wheelbase, while the Leapmotor A10 is superior in height. With a 179cm tester measuring, the rear legroom is 2 fists, whereas the A10 has only 1 fist 3 fingers. However, with an adjustable backrest, comfort is better.

Regarding storage, the Leapmotor A10 standard volume reaches 602L, including 102L of sunken storage space; while the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is 540L, and it also has 90L of hidden space, so both sides perform about the same.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

After comparison, we can see that the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is larger in size. The trunk space is average, releasing more space to the passenger cabin, which is beneficial for multi-person outings. At the same time, regarding seat comfort, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 pays more attention; both driver and passenger seats support electric adjustment. The driver's seat also has heating, ventilation, massage, and lumbar support adjustment functions. The rear seat backrest also supports angle adjustment, making riding comfort better. The Leapmotor A10 provides electric adjustment for the driver and front seat heating. The care for the driver is decent, but it is not very friendly to the passenger and rear passengers.

At the same time, differences in manufacturing concepts can be seen in other configurations. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is willing to invest more; compared to Leapmotor A10, it adds automatic air conditioning, rear wiper, phone wireless charging (50W), in-car KTV, tire pressure monitoring, "see it, say it" voice interaction, and external speaker function. In terms of phone interconnection, it adds CarLink, CarPlay, and Honor Connect. The Leapmotor A10 adds panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, second-row tray tables, and ambient lighting compared to the New Q05. Additionally, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is equipped with an active closing grille, which allows for better heat dissipation and reduced energy consumption. It needs to be emphasized that the Leapmotor A10 lacks rear AC vents. If you take your wife and children out on a trip, during this hot summer, it can be quite uncomfortable.

The core Three-Electric Systems is also a significant difference. The Leapmotor A10 is equipped with Gotion High-Tech or Jiangsu Zhengli battery cells, battery capacity is 53kWh, full charge range reaches 505km, paired with 2.5C fast charging, 30-80% takes only 16 minutes, which is relatively competitive at this price point. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 applies CATL battery cells + Golden Bell 2.0 3C fast charging battery, belonging to a first-line battery brand, but capacity is 40.3kWh, full charge range 405km, 30-80% fast charging takes 15 minutes. So this involves whether you prefer trusting a first-line battery brand or wanting long range. If you want both, you can increase the budget and choose the high-spec Changan Qiyuan New Q05, which has a big-brand battery and 506km long range. Besides the big-brand cells, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also uses liquid cooling technology with better heat dissipation; even the low-spec uses direct cooling, whereas Leapmotor A10, although the high-spec uses liquid cooling, the low-spec only adopts air cooling, with relatively poorer performance.

Looking at performance, both SUVs are front-wheel drive. The Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is equipped with a 120kW, 190N·m motor, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 8.9 seconds, considered average. The Leapmotor A10 is equipped with a 90kW, 150N·m motor, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 10.6 seconds. Relatively speaking, the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 has stronger power. Starting at traffic lights in the city is faster. After getting on expressways or highways, the acceleration capability is also stronger, giving more confidence when overtaking trucks or changing lanes.

Summary:

Must admit, the Leapmotor A10 possesses global quality. The Changan Qiyuan New Q05, with central enterprise quality control, is also global quality, with no issues to pick regarding reliability. Furthermore, it went overseas before the A10, is already launched in Thailand, will enter Uzbekistan in June, enter Indonesia and Central/South America in August, and enter Europe in October, demonstrating central enterprise speed and strength.

Specifically at the product level, the A10 fits the commuter car identity better, with overall space, power, and configuration performance being relatively average, but the range is indeed very powerful, though the battery brand persuasion is slightly weaker. The Changan New Q05 uses CATL battery cells + Golden Bell 2.0 3C fast charging battery, with more advanced technology, and it accommodates more home attributes, with a larger size, stronger power, and richer configuration. Returning to the question in our title, who is more reliable? Currently, the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 offers a 6-year or 150,000-km vehicle warranty, while the Leapmotor A10 offers 4 years or 120,000 km. Besides, CATL is a big brand and more trustworthy. So my suggestion is that everyone should primarily consider the Changan Qiyuan New Q05!