With the rising enthusiasm of users for pure electric vehicle models, car manufacturers are producing new pure electric products one after another, which has spawned many hit models. Especially in the mainstream family car market, Changan Qiyuan New A05 and Leapmotor A10 have both ranked among the top sales in their respective segments, with monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units, and the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 has even taken the sales champion of the compact pure electric SUV segment. As pure electric contenders with highly overlapping audiences, users will naturally compare the two. So where are the differences between the two cars? Which one performs better? Without further ado, let's chat about it together.
Regarding price, the full series guide price range of Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is 79,900 to 114,900 RMB. Looking at Leapmotor A10, the guide price range is 65,800 to 86,800 RMB. As a subcompact SUV, the price is slightly lower. For the sake of easy discussion, for this comparison, we choose the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 506 Max+ and Leapmotor A10 505 LiDAR version with comparable prices to launch, the prices are 95,900 RMB and 86,800 RMB respectively, the gap is not big.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Leapmotor A10)
For family SUVs, space is a part that directly affects travel experience. As a compact SUV, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is overall larger than Leapmotor A10 by a margin, thus bringing more spacious interior space. For family travel, rear seat crowding is a major pain point. Based on the larger space of Changan Qiyuan New Q05, even if the rear seat is fully loaded with three people, it will not be cramped. Actual test shows 180cm passengers have two fists leg remaining space, four fingers head remaining space. Long-distance travel, elderly and children can maintain a comfortable sitting posture. Leapmotor A10's space is sufficient enough, 180cm passengers have one fist leg remaining space, four fingers head remaining space. For small couples, for two-person travel, space is very sufficient, its space advantage lies in the trunk, this aspect performance is slightly better.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Leapmotor A10)
In terms of seat functions, both cars are equipped with front seat heating functions, very warm in winter. However, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 adds front ventilation and massage functions, truly achieving warmth in winter and coolness in summer. If it is long-distance driving, seat massage can also greatly relieve waist fatigue, comfort is better. Also, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also adds rear seat backrest adjustment function, different passengers can also find comfortable sitting posture. And Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is equipped with automatic air conditioning and rear air conditioning outlet, Leapmotor A10 only carries manual air conditioning, second row has no outlet, comfort and convenience are average.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Leapmotor A10)
Cabin texture and details are also a link affecting usage quality. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 cabin 80% all uses soft wrapping, touch is very delicate. And Leapmotor A10 interior also uses quite a bit of soft wrapping, but hard plastic is still relatively more, overall texture is not as good as Changan Qiyuan New Q05, still has room for improvement.
When daily car use, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also supports HUAWEI HiCar, Carlink, CarPlay, Honor Link multiple phone interconnection methods, users of different phones can carry out interconnection. If your phone supports wireless charging, can also use 50W wireless charging, convenient at the same time charging efficiency is also quite high, intelligent fresh air can purify car interior air all the time, give family a healthier environment; Leapmotor A10 actually also supports regular smart interaction functions, but in phone interconnection and detail configuration there is missing. But luckily Leapmotor A10 is equipped with LiDAR and high-order auxiliary driving functions, travel convenience is guaranteed. However, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 higher configuration also provides LiDAR version option, matching Tiandu Intelligence can also bring good auxiliary driving experience, just price is slightly higher.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Leapmotor A10)
Daily driving experience, similarly hidden in details. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 carries 120kW motor, compared to Leapmotor A10's 90kW motor power is more sufficient, city overtaking, high speed acceleration when power comes as it is, one foot gas pedal can increase vehicle speed complete overtaking, fully loaded climbing won't feel power weakness, whether new driver or female driver, can drive more securely. Leapmotor A10's power can meet daily commuting needs, but encounter situation needing rapid acceleration, is quite passive.
More crucially, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 adopts CATL battery, plus 6 years or 150,000 kilometers whole vehicle warranty, stability and safety are more guaranteed, long-term car use also no need to worry about battery degradation; Leapmotor A10 then adopts Gotion High-tech/Jiangsu Zhongli battery pack, whole vehicle warranty is 4 years or 120,000 kilometers. Additionally, two cars these configurations are both liquid cooling heat dissipation, safer, while Changan Qiyuan New Q05 low config is direct cooling, Leapmotor A10 is air cooling heat dissipation, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 overall performance is better.
(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)
(Leapmotor A10)
In the end, two cars seem price similar, but in unseen places, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 considered home user pain points all: more spacious space, more reliable battery, more comfortable seats, more thoughtful details, can all for daily home burden reduction; Leapmotor A10 even to top config, in some places also performance average, for long-term car use, quality will slightly take a discount. If everyone's core demand is to give family more comfortable, more worry-free travel experience, I think Changan Qiyuan New Q05 will be a more steady choice, with A10 both are global quality, still Central Enterprise Quality Control, quality more trustworthy. Worth mentioning, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 last month already launched in Thailand, compared to Leapmotor A10 fast one step going overseas, this year will also enter Uzbekistan, Central South America, Europe and other regions, accelerate promotion globalization process.
