Leapmotor C16 vs Polestar 5
The Polestar 5 leads on range (WLTP) and 10–80% charge. The Leapmotor C16 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C16Leapmotor C16Polestar 5Polestar 5
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+85 mi· 33%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 12%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+266 kW· 317%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.8 cu ft· 92%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row10.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 32%
- Top speed- best on this row+37 mph· 32%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C16 | Polestar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C16 if
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C16Polestar 5
Range
6594Charging
4880Performance
66100Practicality
907
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- 85 mi
Which charges faster?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Leapmotor C16
- Polestar 5
- 22 min
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Leapmotor C16
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 266 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Leapmotor C16
- 6.4 / 6.4 / 7 scontested: sources disagree
- Polestar 5
- 3.2 s
Where next
Compare with others
Leapmotor C16 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 20, 2026 · 25 sources
Every source link (45)
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