June 2023 - Skoda Slavia Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated: This Slavia Variants Explained article includes the buying recommendations for all 1.0L and 1.5L turbo petrol variants based on the latest June 2023 ex-showroom prices. This article also has Slavia’s dimensions and engine specs comparison with the new-generation Hyundai Verna 2023.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Skoda Slavia Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Skoda Slavia petrol are:

• SUV-like 179mm ground clearance gives sedan-lovers a reason to skip SUVs and crossovers
• Its length and high ground clearance give it great road presence
• The 1.0L turbo petrol engine is an all-rounder and offers better drivability than a 1.5L non-turbo petrol engine because of the wider torque band with higher torque output
• With the cylinder deactivation tech, the 1.5L turbo petrol engine can switch between high-efficiency mode and high-performance mode based on the throttle input
• Option of manual as well as automatic transmission with both engines gives buyers enough choice to meet their needs

The Skoda Slavia petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• The base model is too basic and misses out on several must-have features like auto AC, rear AC vents, front and rear armrests, alloy wheels, cruise control and projector or LED headlamps
• No diesel engine leaves the Verna and City as the only options for diesel sedan buyers  Not applicable as City and Verna no longer come with a diesel engine option
• The 1.5L turbo petrol engine carries a huge premium for performance and doesn’t justify the cost of upgrade over the smaller 1.0L engine
• The dual-clutch automatic is yet to establish its long-term reliability and for Rs. 1.60 lakh over the 1.5L manual, it also costs a lot more than the Rs. 1.0 lakh industry standard.
• The torque converter automatic with the 1.0L engine is an old and reliable piece of technology but its fluid coupling makes it extremely inefficient in stop-and-go traffic, which is the main reason why we buy an automatic transmission.

What Is The Price Of Skoda Slavia Petrol Variants?

The Skoda Slavia is available with 4 engine-transmission combinations:

• 1.0L turbo petrol with 6-speed manual transmission
• 1.0L turbo petrol with 6-speed TC automatic transmission
• 1.5L turbo petrol with 6-speed manual transmission
• 1.5L turbo petrol with 7-speed DCT automatic transmission

The smaller 1.0L turbo petrol engine is available in 4 variants, with prices starting from Rs. 11.39 lakh for the Active manual and going up to Rs. 15.99 lakh for the Style Sunroof automatic. The 1.5L turbo petrol engine is only available in the Ambition and Style Sunroof variants. Slavia 1.5L petrol variants cost between Rs. 14.94 lakh and Rs. 18.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

The jump from the 1.0L to the larger 1.5L turbo petrol engine is quite steep and stretches up to Rs. 2.40 lakh in the case of the Style Sunroof variant. However, the lower Ambition variant keeps this cost lower as the more powerful engine costs Rs. 1.75 lakh more than the base petrol engine.

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Skoda Slavia Petrol Active - Base Model Standard Features & Review

The base Active variant of the Skoda Slavia sedan only comes with the 1.0L turbo petrol-manual and costs Rs. 11.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The most notable features of the Slavia Active base model are:

• 5x adjustable headrests
• 5x 3-point seat belts with pretensioners
• ESC
• 7-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Steering-mounted controls
• 15-inch steel wheels with covers
• LED DRLs
• LED taillamps
• LED cabin lights
• Tyre pressure sensor
• Remote central locking
• Fabric seats
• Manual AC
• All power windows
• All padded door armrests
• Rear defogger
• Day/night inside mirror

The Slavia seems to offer most of the must-have features right from the base variant. However, considering the asking price of the car, we believe that you might still miss the following features in this variant:

• Projector or LED headlamps
• Front and rear armrests
• Auto AC with rear AC vents
• Rear camera

Even if you’re on a tight budget, we’ll strongly suggest you upgrade to the higher Ambition variant. While the Active base model offers a decent number of must-have features, the Ambition will drastically improve your ownership experience with a lot more features you should have in a car from this segment.

Skoda Slavia Petrol Active vs Ambition Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Slavia Ambition gets all 4 powertrain options. The 1.0L turbo petrol-manual costs Rs. 13.19 lakh while the automatic costs Rs. 14.49 lakh. This variant is Rs. 1.80 lakh more expensive than the base model while the automatic adds another Rs. 1.30 lakh to the ex-showroom price.

The 1.5L turbo petrol engine is also available with this engine for Rs. 14.94 lakh, which is Rs. 1.75 lakh more than the base petrol engine. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 16.24 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Ambition variant gets the following additional notable features over the base Active variant:

• 1-inch larger touchscreen
• Cruise control
• Auto AC with rear AC vents
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Ambient lighting
• Front and rear armrests
• Extra speakers
• +4x USB ports
• Rear camera
• Detailed MID
• Split rear seatback
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Cooled glovebox
• Telematics (connected car technology)

The Ambition variant almost justifies the cost of upgrade and adds several good-to-have and must-have features. This is also our top recommendation for Slavia petrol-manual buyers. However, Slavia automatic buyers should consider upgrading to the Style variant.

The 1.5L turbo petrol engines are too expensive and don’t offer enough value for the asking price. So, we can’t recommend these unless you’re willing to compromise on the value front.

Skoda Slavia Petrol Ambition vs Style Non-Sunroof Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Style non-sunroof variant of the Slavia only gets the 1.0L turbo petrol engine with manual transmission. It costs Rs. 14.30 lakh, which is Rs. 1.11 lakh more than the Ambition 1.0L petrol-manual.

For this additional price, the Style variant gets the following extra features over the lower Ambition trim:

• LED projector headlamps with auto function
• Machined alloy wheels
• 2 side and 2 curtain airbags
• Leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Height-adjustable front passenger seat
• Wireless phone charger

The Style non-Sunroof variant is a solid package for buyers who don’t want a sunroof but need a feature-rich ownership car. It offers similar value for money as the Ambition.

Skoda Slavia Petrol Style Non-Sunroof vs Style Sunroof Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The top-spec Style Sunroof variant also offers all powertrain options. The Style Sunroof variant with the 1.0L petrol-manual powertrain costs Rs. 14.80 lakh, which is Rs. 50,000 more than the lower Style Non-Sunroof variant. The automatic transmission adds another Rs. 1.20 lakh to this ex-showroom price and costs Rs. 16.0 lakh.

If you want the 1.5L petrol engine in the top variant, then you’ll have to pay Rs. 17.0 lakh for the manual and Rs. 18.40 lakh with the automatic transmission. Compared to the lower Ambition variant, the Slavia 1.5L is Rs. 2.06 to Rs. 2.16 lakh pricier.

For the additional Rs. 50,000, the Style Sunroof variant adds a larger spare wheel, 8-inch full-colour LCD instrument console, auto dimming inside mirror, auto wipers and, of course, a sunroof.

The jump from the Style to Style Sunroof variant is so small, that it’s completely worth it. In fact, for the Slavia automatic buyers, the Style Sunroof is our top recommendation. But it offers decent the best value for money with the manual transmission and is worth buying for petrol-manual buyers also.

Once again, the 1.5L turbo petrol engines cost a lot more than they should and we can’t recommend you to upgrade to this powertrain unless you’re willing to pay a significantly higher premium for the additional performance.

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Which Variant Of The Skoda Slavia Petrol Should You Buy?

Among the Slavia petrol-manual variants, the Active variant seems a little basic. So, we’ll strongly suggest you buy at least the Ambition variant, which is also our top recommendation.

From there, the upgrade to the two Style variants are also worth upgrading if you like the features they offer. These are also decent value offerings in the Slavia 1.0L petrol-manual lineup.

The 1.5L turbo petrol engine of the Skoda Slavia offers phenomenal performance for a C-segment sedan. But the asking price for this performance is so high that we can’t recommend this upgrade from a value standpoint.

For the Slavia automatic buyers, the Ambition is a decent pick, but the Style Sunroof is our top recommendation. Here too, the upgrade to the 1.5L turbo petrol engine is too high and not recommended as our algorithm suggests that it costs too much for the performance improvement.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Skoda Slavia Petrol?

The Skoda Slavia comes with 2 petrol engine options - a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol. Both of these engines get a 6-speed manual transmission option. The smaller petrol engine also has the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic while the larger petrol engine gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The 1.0L petrol engine is small in displacement but its power output of 115PS is on par with the segment rivals. Since it’s a turbocharged engine, its torque output of 178Nm is higher than all of the normal petrol engines even though they have larger displacements. The torque of this 1.0L engine is also available at lower RPMs and for wider rev range. So, the 1.0L turbo petrol engine will offer better drivability than 1.5L normal petrol engines of its rivals. Moreover, this engine is also surprisingly fuel efficient, at least with the manual transmission and has a 20kmph+ mileage figure.

The Slavia also has a larger 1.5L turbo petrol engine, which offers 150PS of power and 250Nm of torque. The Slavia 1.5L turbo comes with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Considering the performance figures of this engine, a 19kmpl+ mileage figure sounds too good to be true, but that’s possible because of an efficient automatic transmission and cylinder deactivation technology.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Skoda Slavia?

The Skoda Slavia is a big car but the City is the longest in its segment. The new Verna is the widest car in the class with the longest wheelbase and the largest boot, even if they’re only marginally better than the Slavia’s.

If you like sedans but are considering buying an SUV only because you need better ground clearance, then the Slavia fits your requirement perfectly. The Slavia has a 179mm ground clearance, which is only 1mm less than that of the XUV300 and significantly better than its sedan rivals. Only the Virtus rivals the Slavia if you are interested in a high ground clearance sedan.

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What Are The Colour Options Of The Skoda Slavia?

The Slavia is available in the following 5 exterior colour options:

• White
• Red
• Grey
• Silver
• Blue

The blue and silver colours are also available in dual-tone exterior colours with grey roof.

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