In India, Skoda recently launched the Slavia sedan. The Rapid will be replaced by this vehicle, which will be the second product based on the MQB A0 IN platform after the Kushaq. In India, the car will compete in the mid-size sedan segment against the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, and others. So, if you’re torn between the Skoda Slavia and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, here’s a straightforward comparison to help you decide:
Skoda Slavia vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Design Language
The new Skoda Slavia features the company’s signature butterfly grille with black vertical slats and chrome surround in the front, flanked by LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs on either side. The lower end gets a honeycomb air dam as well as a set of fog lights.
The model gets new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, contrast-coloured ORVMs, Slavia badging on the front fender, and blacked-out B-pillars on the sides. Wrap-around LED tail lights, Skoda lettering on the boot, a shark-fin antenna, and a boot-mounted number plate recess will be added to the mid-size sedan’s rear end.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, on the other hand, gets a sleek grille and a chrome strip on top flanked by newly designed headlights. The front bumper has been slightly modified with circular fog lamps and a faux brushed metal finish surround that complement the projector headlamp unit with horizontal LED DRLs. The car’s rear bumper and taillights have been revised, and they now have a new lighting signature.
Skoda Slavia vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Features
Slavia comes with an electric sunroof, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, an eight-inch fully digital instrument console, a two-spoke steering wheel, dual-tone black and beige upholstery, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, front armrest, circular AC vents on either side, USB Type-C charging ports, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering, wireless charging, auto-dimming IRVM
Whereas in Ciaz, the majority of the elements in the current model were carried over from its predecessor. For a new look, it now has a birch blonde wood finish with satin chrome accents and a new 4.2 inch TFT Multi-Information Display (MID).
Skoda Slavia vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Safety Features
Six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, seat-belt reminder system, speed alert system, TPMS, traction control, disc brake wiping, hill hold control, VSM, multi-collision braking, and Isofix mounts are among the safety features included in the model.
The updated model comes standard with rear AC vents, as well as chrome garnish (steering wheel, inside door handles, AC louvres knob, and parking brake lever), keyless entry, cruise control, electrically adjustable ORVMs, a front centre armrest with a utility box, and a rear centre armrest with cup holders. The vehicle also includes additional safety features such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, seatbelt reminders for the driver and passenger, and a speed alert.
Skoda Slavia vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Engine Specifications
The Skoda Slavia is powered by two engines: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol engine. The former can generate 113bhp and 178Nm of torque, while the latter can generate 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a torque converter automatic transmission and a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission available as options with the 1.0 and 1.5 TSI variants, respectively.
Under the hood, the Ciaz is powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine with a Smart Hybrid technology that generates 103bhp at 6,000rpm and 138Nm at 4,400rpm. This engine can be had with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic torque converter option.
Final Verdict:
Both cars are good but we have to choose the better one right? So yes Skoda Slavia is way better than Ciaz in terms of practicality, Engine performance, driving dynamics and features. But that doesn’t mean Ciaz is not a good car, it is a good choice for those who are looking for a sedan that has hassle-free maintenance and a good service network along with affordable pricing.
Now you tell us which one will you prefer and why? Comment Below your thought.