The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 15,200

€ 33,700

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 1.3 inches longer, 4.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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
168.1
169.4 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
17.56 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
NH
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
464 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
127 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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