The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 15,600

€ 34,800

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 Green tec is 1.3 inches longer, 4.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
597 lb
19.06 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.82 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
48 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
471 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
697 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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