Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Ford Puma

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Ford Puma Discontinued model
Leapmotor C10 REEV in South Africa

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design Plug-in Hybrid Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 158 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 17.0 km/l
VS
Ford Puma in South Africa

Ford Puma

1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 459,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C10 REEV
Fuel Economy C10 REEV
🛡 Safety C10 REEV
📦 Practicality Puma
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context C10 REEV: current from ZAR 759,900 · Puma: last listed from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec C10 REEV Puma
Maximum Power 158 kW 92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 320 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 17.0 km/l 16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 400 l 456 l
Airbags 7 8
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1325 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 years / 100,000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C10 REEV +25 pts
Efficiency C10 REEV +11 pts
Safety C10 REEV +1 pts
Practicality Puma +2 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

C10 REEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Puma

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C10 REEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Puma

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C10 REEV Puma
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
Generation First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model. New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment D-segment family SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1980 kg 1325 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec C10 REEV Puma
Length 4739 mm 4186 mm
Width 1900 mm 1805 mm
Height 1680 mm 1531 mm
Wheelbase 2825 mm 2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 160 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 400 l 456 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2425 kg 1775 kg
Payload Capacity 445 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 985 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1060 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

C10 REEV leads by 12 points

C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.

Index leader 74 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 83% source coverage
74
#1 Index leader

C10 REEV

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 59
Performance 65
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 12 points
62
#2

Puma

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 64
Safety 98
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C10 REEV +25 Efficiency C10 REEV +11 Safety C10 REEV +1 Practicality Puma +2

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

C10 REEV

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

Puma

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Leapmotor C10 REEV leads the catalogue index with 74 pts vs 62 pts for Puma

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C10 REEV leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This C10 REEV and Puma comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C10 REEV 65 vs Puma 40.

Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Puma 64.

Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Puma 98.

Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Puma 61.

Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs Puma 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.