The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 33,700

€ 17,600

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 1.3 inches shorter, 4.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.5 in
Width
67.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
102.4
169.4
168.1 in
Length
169.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
14.05 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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