Skoda Kushaq vs Skoda Slavia

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Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.99 lakh

Skoda Slavia

Skoda Slavia

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.19 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

149.55 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

N/A

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
19.36 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
9.3 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
15.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.42 kmpl
12.45 kmpl

0-100kph

9.62 s
8.96 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
5.09 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
6.07 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
205/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full-size

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4541 mm

Width

1760 mm
1752 mm

Height

1612 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
179 mm

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
1246-1277 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
521 litres

Doors

5
4

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Cooled Glovebox

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Storage

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Sunglass Holder

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Interior Lamps

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
5

Seat Belt Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

High Beam Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Functional
–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

LED headlamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Spoiler

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Rear Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
8

CD Player

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Branded Music System

–

AUX Input

–

Connected Car Features

Alexa Compatibility

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

SOS Button

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•9w

Recently I am reviewing cars to buy, I often travel highways, and my daily routine to office use about 50 km, Kushaq 1.0 & 1.5 and Slavia 1.0 & 1.5 or should I go electric, as Petrol issues rises with cars in India. Please advise.

•13w

I am selling my Ford Figo diesel and planning to buy a new car. I drive around 400-500km in the city every month and do an occasional 1,200km highway trip once every three months. Should I buy the new Kushaq 1.5 or the Slavia 1.5? Are there any other recommendations?

•15w

I am buying my first car. While I do not have a fixed budget, I understand that every vehicle comes with certain trade-offs. My primary usage will be city commuting, along with occasional road trips every two months. I have never driven a German car before, and the last car I drove was a Tata Indica eV2. I am looking for a car that offers excellent comfort in Delhi-NCR weather conditions, including ventilated seats and an air-conditioning system that cools the cabin effectively. I would also like a car that provides an engaging driving experience so that I do not get bored of driving it over time. I plan to pass the car on to my father in the future if I no longer need it, so I am specifically looking for an automatic. Safety is, of course, a priority as well. I am currently confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Slavia, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, and a few other options in the market. Which one would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?