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

In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Skoda Slavia petrol you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2023 Slavia's petrol variants and their features. Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and mileage of the Skoda Slavia with its competitors and other petrol-powered C-segment sedans like the Volkswagen Virtus, new Hyundai Verna, Honda City facelift and Maruti Suzuki Nexa Ciaz.

Skoda Slavia

Updated: This Slavia Variants Explained article includes the buying recommendations for all 1.0L and 1.5L petrol variants based on the latest March 2023 ex-showroom prices. This article also includes the dimensions and engine specs of the next-generation Hyundai Verna 2023.

Also Read: Honda City Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

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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 or 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. 10.99 lakh for the Active manual and going up to 15.79 lakh for the Style Sunroof automatic. The 1.5L engine is only available in the top-spec Style Sunroof variant and costs Rs. 16.79 lakh with the manual and Rs. 18.39 lakh with the automatic.

SKODA SLAVIA PETROL

MANUAL VS AUTOMATIC PRICE COMPARISON

EX-SHOWROOM | MARCH 2023

Variant

Manual

Difference

Automatic

Active 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 11,29,000

-

-

Ambition 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 12,99,000

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 14,29,000

Style 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 14,19,999

-

-

Style Sunroof 1.0L Turbo

Rs. 14,69,999

Rs. 1,20,000

Rs. 15,89,999

Style Sunroof 1.5L Turbo

Rs. 16,99,999

Rs. 1,40,000

Rs. 18,39,999

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

The Slavia automatic carries a premium of Rs. 1.20 lakh to Rs. 1.60 lakh over the manual variants. The larger 1.5L turbo petrol engine of the Slavia is Rs. 2.40 lakh to Rs. 2.60 lakh more expensive than comparable 1.0L turbo variants.

SKODA SLAVIA PETROL

1.0L TURBO VS 1.5L TURBO PRICE COMPARISON

EX-SHOWROOM | MARCH 2023

Variant

1.0L Turbo

Difference

1.5L Turbo

Style Sunroof Manual

Rs. 14,69,999

Rs. 2,30,000

Rs. 16,99,999

Style Sunroof Auto

Rs. 15,89,999

Rs. 2,50,000

Rs. 18,39,999

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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. 11.29 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
  • Manual-day/night inside mirror

SKODA SLAVIA ACTIVE

BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

Entertainment & Functional

Style

Day/night inside mirror

7-inch touchscreen

5x adjustable headrests

LED DRLs

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Wired Apple CarPlay

4x bottle holders in doors

LED tail lamps

Tyre pressure monitoring

Wired Android Auto

Height-adjustable driver seat

15-inch steel wheels w/ wheel covers

Speed-sensing auto door lock

2x speakers, 2x tweeters

4x padded door armrests

Piano black inserts on dashboard

All seatbelt pretensioners

Steering-mounted controls

Tilt and telescopic steering

Body-coloured door handles

Traction control

Bluetooth & USB

Power mirrors

Fabric upholstery

Remote central locking

Front passenger vanity mirror

Anti-glare outside mirrors

Body-coloured outside mirrors

5x 3-point seatbelts

Ticket clip holder

12V socket

LED reading lights

Halogen reflector headlamps

Follow me home headlamps

All power windows

Black inside door handles

Rear defogger

Manual AC

Auto start stop

 

Anti-theft alarm

Basic MID

Boot light

 

Std safety features

4x door pockets

   

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:

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

For this price, we expect a car to have these features. So, we won’t suggest buying the base Active variant of the Skoda Slavia.

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

The Slavia Ambition gets only the 1.0L turbo petrol, but you have an option of a 6-speed manual as well as a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission with this engine. The Slavia Ambition petrol-manual costs Rs. 12.99 lakh, which is Rs. 1.70 lakh more than the base model. The Ambition automatic is Rs. 1.30 lakh more expensive than the manual and costs Rs. 14.29 lakh (ex-showroom).

SKODA SLAVIA | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Active

Difference

Ambition

1.0L Turbo Petrol MT

Rs. 11,29,000

Rs. 1,70,000

Rs. 12,99,000

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,30,000

1.0L Turbo Petrol AT

-

-

Rs. 14,29,000

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
  • Extra horn
  • Detailed MID
  • Split rear seatback
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Cooled glovebox

SKODA SLAVIA AMBITION

FEATURES OVER ACTIVE

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

Style

8-inch touchscreen

Auto AC w/ rear AC vents

Chrome on door handles

Telematics (MySkoda Connect)

Cruise control

Larger 16-inch wheel size

+2x speakers

3.5-inch full-colour LCD MID

Alloy wheels

+2x tweeters

Paddle shifters (Auto only)

Leather steering wheel

Hill start assist (HSA)

Power folding mirrors

Ambient lighting on dashboard, door handles

Front fog lamps with chrome

One-touch up/down driver window

Chrome inside door handles

Dual-tone horn

Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

Piano black with silver accents on dashboard

Rear camera

Rear armrest with cup holders

Shark fin antenna

+2x front USB C ports

Front armrest with storage

Fabric seats with different upholstery

+2x rear USB C ports

Cooled glovebox

Split LED tail lamps

 

Sunglass holder

Chrome AC vents rings

 

60-40 split folding rear seatbacks

 

While many of the additional features are good-to-have, many are downright must-haves for a car costing about Rs. 13.0 - 14.0 lakh (ex-showroom). The only feature we think you might miss in this variant are projector or LED headlamps. Halogen reflector headlamps don’t do justice to the Slavia’s sleek design.

The upgrade from Active to Ambition is not completely value-for-money, but for a good ownership experience, we suggest you consider at least the Ambition variant. For Slavia automatic buyers, this is also the most affordable option. While the Rs. 1.30 lakh price gap for the automatic is slightly higher than we expect, it’s not too high either. So, it’s worth considering for buyers who don’t want to stretch their budget.

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

The Style variant of the Slavia only gets the 1.0L turbo petrol engine with manual transmission. Automatic transmission is not available with this engine. It costs Rs. 14.20 lakh, which is Rs. 1.21 lakh more than the Ambition 1.0L petrol-manual.

SKODA SLAVIA | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Ambition

Difference

Style

1.0L Turbo Petrol MT

Rs. 12,99,000

Rs. 1,20,999

Rs. 14,19,999

Difference

Rs. 1,30,000

 

-

1.0L Turbo Petrol AT

Rs. 14,29,000

-

-

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

  • LED projector headlamps with auto function
  • Fog lamps with cornering function
  • Machined alloy wheels
  • 2 side and 2 curtain airbags
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Height-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Telematics (connected car technology)
  • Wireless phone charger

SKODA SLAVIA STYLE

FEATURES OVER AMBITION

Safety & Functional

Style

Auto LED projector headlamps

Dual-tone centre console

Ventilated front seats

16-inch machined alloy wheels

2x front side thorax airbags

Black leather upholstery

2x curtain airbags

B-pillar gloss black wrap

Automatic follow-me headlamps

Chrome garnish on window and rear bumper

Height-adjustable front passenger seat

Glossy finish on dashboard with piano black accents

Wireless phone charger

Chrome handbrake lever tip

For this price, we expected the Style variant to offer sunroof, which is available in the Honda City. Other than that, this variant seems reasonably loaded and well priced too considering the incremental price over the lower variants and the additional features. But, we’ll still suggest skipping this variant and upgrading to a higher variant.

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

The top-spec Style Sunroof variant of the Slavia gets all 4 engine-transmission combinations. The list includes:

  • 1.0L turbo petrol with 6-speed manual
  • 1.0L turbo petrol with 6-speed torque converter automatic
  • 1.5L turbo petrol with 6-speed manual
  • 1.5L turbo petrol with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

With the 1.0L engine and a manual transmission, the Style Sunroof variant of the Slavia costs Rs. 14.70 lakh, which is Rs. 50,000 more than the Style variant. The automatic transmission adds another Rs. 1.20 lakh to the ex-showroom price as the Style Sunroof 1.0L automatic costs Rs. 15.90 lakh.

SKODA SLAVIA | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Style

Difference

Style (Sunroof)

1.0L Turbo Petrol MT

Rs. 14,19,999

Rs. 50,000

Rs. 14,69,999

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,20,000

1.0L Turbo Petrol AT

-

-

Rs. 15,89,999

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. The Style Sunroof variant offers better value for money than the Style and lower variants of the Slavia 1.0L petrol.

For the automatic buyers, this price jump is a little steep over the Ambition automatic. But, the Rs. 1.20 lakh price premium over the Style Sunroof manual seems somewhat reasonable. The features largely offset the slightly higher price. So, if you want the Slavia manual or automatic with some feel-good features, then you should consider the Style Sunroof variant. With the 1.0L engine, the Style Sunroof is our top recommended variant for Slavia buyers.

SKODA SLAVIA STYLE SUNROOF

FEATURES OVER STYLE

Style & Entertainment

Functional

Sunroof

16-inch spare wheel

8-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster

Auto-dimming inside mirror

 

Auto wipers

The 1.5L turbo petrol engine costs Rs. 2.30 lakh to Rs. 2.50 lakh more than the 1.0L Style Sunroof variants. In our proprietary value-calculation algorithm, the additional performance doesn’t even come close to justifying the asking price Skoda are charging for the 1.5L engine.

SKODA SLAVIA

1.0L TURBO VS 1.5L TURBO PRICE COMPARISON

Variant

1.0L Turbo

Difference

1.5L Turbo

Style Sunroof Manual

Rs. 14,69,999

Rs. 2,30,000

Rs. 16,99,999

Difference

Rs. 1,20,000

 

Rs. 1,40,000

Style Sunroof Auto

Rs. 15,89,999

Rs. 2,50,000

Rs. 18,39,999

Besides the bragging rights, the 1.5L turbo brings with its big-car-like performance. From a value-for-money standpoint, considering the incremental cost over the lower variants, the upgrade to the 1.5L engine doesn’t make financial sense. You should buy this engine only if you want the higher performance and are comfortable with paying the high price.

Which Variant Of The Skoda Slavia Petrol Should You Buy?

Among the Slavia petrol-manual variants, the Active variant seems too basic for the asking price. So, we’ll suggest compromising a little bit on value and buying the higher Ambition variant for a far better ownership experience.

If you have a bigger budget and are considering the Style variant for some good-to-have features, then we’ll suggest skipping it and jumping straight to the Style Sunroof variant. It not only offers all of Style’s features, but also offers better value for money than the Style variant. You’ll also get a much better ownership experience from the Style Sunroof variant for a nominal price jump over the Style variant. This is our top recommendation for Skoda Slavia buyers.

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 outright recommend this upgrade. Since the upgrade to the 1.5L petrol engine is not a value-for-money upgrade, we’ll leave the decision to upgrade in your hands.

SKODA SLAVIA MANUAL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

Active 1.0L Turbo

Rank 2

Rs. 11,29,000

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Doesn’t get many must-have features. Not recommended.

Ambition 1.0L Turbo

Rank 4

Rs. 12,99,000

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Not a value upgrade but suitable for budget-conscious buyers.

Style 1.0L Turbo

Rank 3

Rs. 14,19,999

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Consider the Style Sunroof variant.

Style Sunroof 1.0L Turbo

Rank 1

Rs. 14,69,999

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Top recommended.

Style Sunroof 1.5L Turbo

Rank 5

Rs. 16,99,999

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Not a value upgrade. Buyer’s decision.

The buying recommendation for the Skoda Slavia petrol-automatic is also similar to that of the manual. The Ambition is the variant to buy if you don’t want to stretch your budget, but the Style Sunroof is our top recommendation. And finally, the Style Sunroof 1.5L is an expensive upgrade, which you should only consider if you’re comfortable with compromising on the value for money for the better performance.

SKODA SLAVIA AUTOMATIC

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

Ambition 1.0L Turbo

Rank 2

Rs. 14,29,000

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Suitable for budget-conscious buyers.

Style Sunroof 1.0L Turbo

Rank 1

Rs. 15,89,999

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Top recommended.

Style Sunroof 1.5L Turbo

Rank 3

Rs. 18,39,999

Check Skoda Slavia on Road Price

Not a value upgrade. Buyer’s decision.

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.

SKODA SLAVIA VS COMPETITORS

PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Virtus/Slavia

5th Gen City

New Verna 2023

Old City

Ciaz

Engine

1.0L Turbo

1.5L Turbo

1.5L Normal

1.5L Hybrid

1.5L Normal

1.5L Turbo

1.5L Normal

1.5L Mild Hybrid

Displacement

999cc

1498cc

1498cc

1498cc

1497cc

1482cc

1497cc

1462cc

Cylinder

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

Power

115PS @ 5000rpm

150PS @ 5000rpm

121PS @ 6600rpm

126PS

115PS @ 6300rpm

160PS @ 5500rpm

119PS @ 6600rpm

105PS @ 6000rpm

Power:Weight

100PS/t

120PS/t

105PS/t

98PS/t

NA

NA

109PS/t

99PS/t

Torque

178Nm @ 1750 - 4500rpm

250Nm @ 1600 - 3500rpm

145Nm @ 4300rpm

253Nm @ ~0 - 3000 rpm

144Nm @ 4500rpm

253Nm @ 1500 - 3500rpm

145Nm @ 4600rpm

138Nm @ 4400rpm

Torque:Weight 

150Nm/t

200Nm/t/-

126Nm/t

198Nm/t

NA

NA

133Nm/t

130Nm/t

Manual

6MT

6MT

6MT

-

6MT

6MT

5MT

5MT

Manual FE

19.47kmpl

18.72kmpl

17.8kmpl

-

NA

NA

17.4kmpl

20.65kmpl

Auto

6TC

7DCT

CVT

1-speed

CVT

7DCT

CVT

4TC

Auto FE

18.07kmpl

18.41kmpl

18.4kmpl

27.13kmpl

NA

NA

18kmpl

20.04kmpl

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.

The mileage or fuel efficiency details of the Slavia petrol are also pretty good with both engines. In this regard, the Slavia 1.5L makes good sense as it offers a mileage figure similar to the 1.0L along with better performance. However, you can’t expect the 1.5L engine to deliver high fuel mileage if you drive it aggressively. Because of its cylinder deactivation technology, the Slavia 1.5L can deliver mileage figures that are comparable to the 1.0L if you’re driving it normally while keeping torque in reserve for a quick overtake.

The new generation Verna 1.5L turbo gets the bragging rights for highest power and torque output in its class. Only the City hybrid matches the Verna 1.5L’s torque output of 253Nm.

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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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 with similar dimensions.

SKODA SLAVIA vs COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 
 

Slavia

Virtus

New City

2023 Verna

Old City

Ciaz

Length

4541mm

4561mm

4574 - 4583mm

4535mm

4440mm

4490mm

Width

1752mm

1752mm

1748mm

1765mm

1695mm

1730mm

Height

1487mm

1507mm

1484mm

1495mm

1495mm

1485mm

Wheelbase

2651mm

2651mm

2600mm

2670mm

2600mm

2650mm

Ground Clearance

179mm

179mm

165mm*

NA

165mm

170mm

Boot Space

521L

521L

506L (306L Hybrid)

528L

510L

510L

Fuel Tank

45L

45L

40L

NA

40L

43L

Tyre Size (Base)

195/65 R15

205/55 R16

185/60 R15

NA

175/65 R15

185/65 R15 

Tyre Size (Top)

205/55 R16

205/55 R16

185/55 R16

NA

185/55 R16

195/55 R16

*Estimated

What Are The Colour Options Of The Skoda Slavia?

The Slavia is available in the following 5 colour options:

  • White
  • Red
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • Blue

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

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

SEGMENT

SUB-SEGMENT

LENGTH

EXAMPLE

A Segment

A

< 3699mm

Alto, Kwid (Exception), Celerio

       

B Segment

B1

3700 - 3850mm

Ignis, Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago, Punch

       

B Segment

B2

3850 - 3999mm

Altroz, Baleno, Dzire, Amaze, Nexon, Brezza

       

C1 Segment

C

4000 - 4399mm

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

C

4400 - 4599mm

City, Verna, Carens, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

       

D Segment

D1

4600 - 4799mm

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Octavia

       

D Segment

D2

> 4800mm

Exception: Fortuner

Superb, Gloster, Camry, Carnival

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano, Strom R3 and Navi are his favorites.

3 Comments

  1. G Gabriel Jaisingh says:
    March 14 2022 23:13:39

    Wonderful and an elaborate summary. Precise points and lot of insights on the differences between the variants. Thanks for the valuable information Mr.Mahesh.

  2. N NA says:
    June 11 2022 09:02:53

    Perfect comparison. Very well written indeed. First time I visited the site and already appreciate all the hard work in putting up the points. Helped a lot to make my decision. Congratulations to the V3 team and a big THANK YOU.

  3. H Harish malik says:
    June 22 2022 00:07:12

    Very very useful information. Throughly explained. Thanks

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