Skoda Slavia vs Kia Seltos

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

150hp at 5000-6000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

19.36 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.3 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.6 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.45 kmpl
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0-100kph

8.96 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.09 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
–

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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14.3 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
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

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R16
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R16
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full-size
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4541 mm
4460 mm

Width

1752 mm
1830 mm

Height

1507 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm
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Kerb Weight

1246-1277 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

521 litres
447 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Glove Box

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cabin Boot Access

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Front Seatback Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Interior Lamps

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

12 Volt Port

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

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
2-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

Single Pane
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

High Beam Assist

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Passenger Airbag

Airbags

6
6

Overspeed Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

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
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Spoiler

ORVM turn indicators

–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Roof Rails

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

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

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
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

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

8
8

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

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

Driving Analytics

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

Hi everyone, I have a budget around 13 lakh and my annual running is around 8,000 km. I'm confused between buying a sedan or compact SUV like Kia Seltos etc. as I have sold my Tata Punch last month that I owned almost for 4.5 years but now I want to purchase good and elegant looking car that can last for 7 to 9 year without any hassle. Me and my wife have shortlisted cars like New Honda City SV variant, New Skoda Slavia Base one, or Upcoming Virtus in sedan segment. In suv segment, I have shortlisted cars like Seltos, Grand Vitara, etc. My wife wants to shortlist sedan. Please suggest me which one should I go for as it's the matter of investing my hard earned money. Also, which car will have good resale value in future.

•6w

I’m planning to upgrade my 10-year-old Petrol Manual Baleno Delta, which has completed around 1.1 lakh km. I’m currently considering Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 IVT with ADAS & 360° camera, Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 Automatic and the newly refreshed Skoda Slavia AT. My usage will be primarily city driving, with occasional highway trips of around 600 km. My wife also prefers a higher seating position due to back pain. Which would be the best overall choice for my requirements? Should I consider the refreshed Slavia AT, or would either Seltos or XUV 7XO be more suitable? My top priority are safety, relatively low maintenance cost and good mileage. I am not very keen on car with a lot of features.

•6w

I am confused between the Seltos and the new facelifted Slavia. My budget is around Rs. 16-17 lakh, and I want a family car with good comfort, boot space, mileage, and an enjoyable driving experience on highways. I am also considering the Syros EV. I don't want a diesel or an automatic. I prefer petrol and a manual if I don't go for an EV. Please suggest the best option and variant.

•6w

Hi Autocar India, I’m planning to buy a new car under Rs 16 lakh for my family of five. My monthly usage is around 500km, mostly on highways. I’m currently considering: Hyundai i20 N Line, Hyundai Verna 1.5 MPI, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia. I personally prefer low-slung cars over SUVs. My priorities are long-term reliability, family comfort, highway stability, good safety, reasonable maintenance costs, and overall ownership experience. Which one would you recommend for my requirements, especially for long-term ownership? Also, which engine and variant would be the best choice within my Rs 16 lakh budget? Thanks! I’d love to hear your expert recommendation.

•15w

I want to buy a car, and my budget is 22 lakhs on road. I personally prefer a sedan, but I am open to buying an SUV as well. I need something which is powerful, fun to drive and is feature-loaded (ADAS, 360 camera, ventilated seats etc). I have shortlisted the following: Verna, Seltos, Slavia and Virtus. Which one should I go for? I am planning to buy it in the next 3-4 months.