Kia EV5 vs Leapmotor C16
The Kia EV5 leads on range (WLTP). The Leapmotor C16 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV5Kia EV5C16Leapmotor C16
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+68 mi· 26%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.7 cu ft· 24%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- Top speed- best on this row+16 mph· 16%
- Torque- best on this row+48 lb-ft· 22%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Leapmotor C16 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV5Leapmotor C16
Range
9165Charging
3448Performance
4166Practicality
5790
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV5EV5
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Kia EV5
- Kia EV5
- 329 miWLTP
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 68 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
- Leapmotor C16
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
- Leapmotor C16
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV5
- Leapmotor C16
- 6.4 / 6.4 / 7 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Kia EV5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 34 sources
Every source link (90)
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