The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 19,700

€ 22,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer and 4.3 inches narrower.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
67.2 in
Width
71.5 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
169.4
103.8
168.6
169.4 in
Length
168.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.94 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
NH
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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