The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 16,500

€ 37,400

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.4
67.2
76.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
67.2 in
Width
71.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
169.4
103.6
168.5
169.4 in
Length
168.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
18.57 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
478 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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