The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 21,300

€ 32,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec is 2.7 inches longer, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.4
67.2
76.4
56
71.3
77.8
67.2 in
Width
71.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
102.4
169.4
102.2
166.8
169.4 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.22 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
464 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft