The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,000

€ 20,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.4 inches longer and 2.4 inches wider.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.6 in
Width
67.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
169.4
169.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.89 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft