Last month, the 2025 Deep Blue SL03 was officially launched. The new car has a total of 4 models, including extended-range and pure electric power, with an official guide price of 119,900-146,900 yuan. As an annual facelift model, it continues the design of the 2024 model in terms of appearance and interior. The coupe-style hatchback body creates a strong sense of sportiness, and the "three-point" taillight group at the rear of the car is bold and individual.

Deep Blue officials also gave a series of user rights: users who pay a deposit between September 27 and October 31, 2024, and pick up the car before 24:00 on November 30, 2024, can enjoy a replacement subsidy of 5,000 to 6,000 yuan, a charging pile (including installation) and sunshades worth 3,999 yuan, free basic traffic for life, and a free in-depth physical examination of the entire car once a year.

At the beginning of this year, the 2024 Leapmotor C01 was launched on the market with an official price range of 136,800 yuan to 158,800 yuan. A total of 7 models were launched, including pure electric version and extended-range version.

This article compares the Deep Blue SL03 2025 220 extended-range sports model and the Leapmotor C01 2024 extended-range 216 premium version for readers' reference.

Leapmotor C01 has more space, while Deep Blue SL03 has lower power consumption

As can be seen from the above picture, in terms of the length, width, height and wheelbase data of the vehicle models, the dark blue SL03 is not as good as the Leapmotor C01. The rear space of the Leapmotor C01 is more comfortable.

In terms of level, the Deep Blue SL03 is a mid-size car, while the Leapmotor C01 is a mid-to-large car. However, in terms of minimum storage space, the Deep Blue SL03 is ahead of the Leapmotor C01, with 24L more space. It is expected that the maximum luggage compartment space is still ahead of the Leapmotor C01, after all, the overall specifications are here.

In terms of power, the maximum power of the Leapmotor C01 is higher than that of the Deep Blue SL03, but in terms of maximum speed, both models have a maximum speed of 170 kilometers per hour. In terms of power consumption, the Deep Blue SL03 is 13.1 kWh per 100 kilometers, and the Leapmotor C01 is 17.6 kWh/100 kilometers, but the former has a 0.004cd higher wind resistance than the latter, but the power consumption is 4.5 kWh lower. In terms of vehicle weight, the Leapmotor C01 is 155KG heavier than the Deep Blue SL03. In terms of CLTC range, the Deep Blue SL03 is 4 kilometers longer than the Leapmotor C01, which can be ignored. In terms of power-feed fuel consumption, both models are 4.9L per 100 kilometers.

In terms of price, since the Leapmotor C01 has been on the market for more than half a year, the terminal sales will be more favorable than when it was first launched, while the Deep Blue SL03 has just been launched. It is expected that the price difference between the two cars will be around 4,000. The former has a larger space, but the travel cost is higher than the Deep Blue SL03. However, the Leapmotor C01 is an old product, and the terminal discount is higher than the Deep Blue, and both cars do not need to pay purchase tax.

The Deep Blue SL03 uses CATL batteries, and the Leapmotor C01 has a more advanced suspension than the former.

Comparing the battery chassis of the two cars, the battery capacity of the Leapmotor C01 is higher than that of the Deep Blue SL03, but the two have the same range. However, the latter uses the lithium iron phosphate battery of CATL, which is better than the hybrid battery of Zhongxinhang and Guoxuan High-tech in the former. The fast charging speed of both models is 0.5 hours.

In terms of drive, both are rear-mounted and rear-wheel drive. In terms of chassis, the front suspension of the Deep Blue SL03 is McPherson, while the Leapmotor C01 is double wishbone. Double wishbone provides a better ride and a higher grade than McPherson suspension. The rear suspension of the two models is the same, both are multi-link suspension.

Of course, the key to chassis quality is tuning. Changan is a car company with many years of technology accumulation, and its chassis tuning is very impressive. Leapmotor is a rising star. Although its delivery volume exceeded 30,000 for two consecutive months, its first car rolled off the assembly line in June 2019, and its technology accumulation time is far less than that of old car companies such as Changan. In terms of tire size, both Deep Blue SL03 and Leapmotor C01 are 245/45 R19.

Leapmotor C01 leads in intelligent driving, and its comfort level is even better

In terms of smart cabin, the central control screens of the Deep Blue SL03 and the Leapmotor C01 are of similar size, both 14.6 inches. However, the Leapmotor C01 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8295 car machine chip, which far exceeds the previous generation 8155 in performance. The Deep Blue SL03 is equipped with a 50-inch HUD head-up display system, while the Leapmotor C01 does not have a HUD function. In terms of panoramic sunroofs, both cars are non-openable sunroofs.

In terms of intelligent driving, both the Deep Blue SL03 and Leapmotor C01 provide L2-level driving assistance functions, including active braking, lane departure warning, driving recorder, 360-degree panoramic image, reversing vehicle side warning, lane change assistance, lane keeping assistance, lane centering, road traffic sign recognition, etc. Leapmotor C01 has opened high-speed NOA, which requires an annual fee of 588. Currently, the new Deep Blue SL03 does not have high-speed NOA, but only LCC.

In terms of seat material and function, the material of the dark blue SL03 is leather/suede, while the material of the Leapmotor C01 is imitation leather. Leapmotor C01 needs to add 2,000 yuan to choose leather seats. In terms of seat function, Leapmotor C01 has second-row seat heating more than the dark blue SL03. The dark blue SL03 is equipped with 14 speakers, while the Leapmotor C01 is equipped with 12 speakers. The former has more speakers and better sound effects. Leapmotor C01 also has fatigue driving and fatigue monitoring.

In terms of the number of car driving sensors, Leapmotor C01 has two more cameras, one millimeter-wave radar, and nine ultrasonic radars than DeepBlue SL03. The perception range of Leapmotor C01 will be larger than that of DeepBlue SL03. The substantial increase in the number of sensors will put higher demands on the chip computing power of the vehicle model.

By comparison, we can see that the Leapmotor C01 has a larger space and a higher level of intelligence. However, the Deep Blue has a slight advantage in terms of chassis, but in terms of comfort configuration, the Leapmotor C01 is far better than the Deep Blue SL03.

If you like bigger space and smarter configuration, and want to drive with less effort and worry, choose the Leapmotor C01. If you want stability and a better appearance, choose the dark blue SL03.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.