The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
69.6 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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