Skoda Slavia vs Skoda Kylaq

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Skoda Slavia

Skoda Slavia

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.19 lakh

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

12.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

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
115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm
178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

19.36 kmpl
19.05 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.3 kmpl
8.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.6 kmpl
13.36 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.45 kmpl
11.03 kmpl

0-100kph

8.96 s
11.69 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.09 s
6.38 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
8.72 s

User Reported Mileage

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15.69 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
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full-size
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4541 mm
3995 mm

Width

1752 mm
1783 mm

Height

1507 mm
1619 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2566 mm

Ground Clearance

179 mm
189 mm

Kerb Weight

1246-1277 kg
1255 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

521 litres
446 - 1265 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

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

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
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
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

Single Pane
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
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

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
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Heads Up Display

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

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

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Roof Rails

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

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
4

CD Player

Branded Music System

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10-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

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•8w

Hi. I have been driving an i20 diesel for the last 8 years, and it has covered 1.15 lakh km. The car has been maintained well. I recently moved to Bengaluru, and the urge to upgrade has come up. I looked at the Skoda Kylaq and even booked the Signature Plus Automatic, with my i20 valued at Rs. 4.6 lakh in exchange. However, after a test drive, my family now wants me to buy the Slavia 1.0 Automatic instead. I am also concerned about the ethanol-blending issue. Should I go ahead with the purchase or continue using the i20 for a few more years? I am getting the Slavia Prestige at Rs. 18 lakh on-road.

Verified
•8w

Go ahead with the Skoda Slavia 1.0 automatic. For Bengaluru traffic and family use, it will be nicer daily, and the current car is E20-compliant too.The Slavia’s 6‑speed automatic is smooth in stop‑go, the cabin and boot are a clear step up from your i20, and its high ground clearance for a sedan handles bad roads and speed humps without drama. Skoda’s 1.0 TSI is built to run on E20, so you won’t harm the engine or void the warranty. You may see a small dip in mileage with higher ethanol and, versus your diesel, expect higher fuel bills.Since you’d booked the Kylaq, know this: it drives almost similarly to the Slavia with the 1.0 automatic. Pick it only if you really want the higher seating and compact dimensions. If your running is mostly in the city and if your family prefers a sedan, the Slavia makes sense.Rs. 18 lakh on road for Prestige is fair in Bengaluru, and Rs. 4.6 lakh for your i20 diesel at 1.15 lakh km is about par. Unless you’re happy to keep the i20 another year just to save cash, there’s no strong reason to wait.

VehicleSkoda Slavia
VehicleSkoda Kylaq
•10w

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?

Verified
•10w

Pick the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 automatic. It suits Delhi city life the best while keeping you cool and fresh, and it still makes those every-two-month highway runs easy. The Skoda Kushaq mileage ranges from 18.72 kpl to 19.66 kpl, depending on the chosen powertrain option.In your traffic, the 1.0 with the automatic is smooth and stress-free, has light steering, good visibility, and a suspension that takes broken roads well. On hot days, the AC now cools quickly, and the higher trims give you ventilated seats that actually help in NCR summers. It is also one of the safest in your list with a strong body and the full safety kit, so handing it to your father later will feel right. It is compact enough for tight parking, yet feels stable and confident at high speeds, so it's safe and you will not get bored or tired.A couple of the others come close. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid is super efficient and very easy in the city, but feels less lively on the highway.

VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara