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Skoda Slavia

Skoda's mid-size sedan, updated in August 2026 with a new 8-speed automatic, a bigger touchscreen and rear-seat massage. It is one of the few sedans left under ₹20 lakh with a proper turbo petrol, a 521-litre boot and a 5-star Global NCAP rating. It suits buyers who want a long, comfortable car that is good to drive, not an SUV.

₹10.00 – 18.84 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 999–1498 cc
Mileage: 18.79–19.76 km/l

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At a glance

521 litres of boot, more than most mid-size SUVs
115 PS 1.0 TSI or 150 PS 1.5 TSI, both turbo petrol
New 8-speed torque-converter automatic on the 1.0
6 airbags, ESC and tyre pressure monitor in every variant
5-star Global NCAP rating
Base Classic starts under ₹10 lakh

Our pick at each price

Signature₹13.94 lakh
The 8-speed automatic Signature at ₹14.94 lakh brings the 10.1-inch screen, wireless phone mirroring, rear camera and keyless entry. It covers what most families need without paying for seat ventilation and massage.
Prestige₹15.89 lakh
For the 150 PS 1.5 TSI with the DSG, Prestige at ₹18.59 lakh is the one to buy. It is quick, well-equipped and ₹25,000 less than the Monte Carlo, which mostly adds cosmetic changes.

Rivals

Hyundai Verna₹10.99 – 18.31 lakh
Volkswagen Virtus₹10.71 – 19.20 lakh
Tata Tigor EV₹12.49 – 13.75 lakh

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Skoda Slavia specifications

Claimed mileage18.79–19.76 km/l
Transmission6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG
Body typeSedan
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999–1498 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.0 TSI turbo petrol, 1.5 TSI turbo petrol
Gearboxes	6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG
Power	115 PS (1.0 TSI), 150 PS (1.5 TSI)
Torque	178 Nm (1.0 TSI), 250 Nm (1.5 TSI)
Claimed mileage	18.79–19.76 km/l
Seats	5
Length	4552 mm
Width	1752 mm
Height	1507 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm
Ground clearance	179 mm
Boot space	521 litres
Fuel tank	45 litres

Skoda Slavia variants: price and features

Base variant
Slavia
Classic
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.76 km/l
₹10.00 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tyre pressure monitor
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Rear parking sensors
- Automatic climate control
- 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
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Slavia
Classic+
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.76 km/l
₹10.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.99 lakh more than Classic for
- Sunroof
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 16-inch alloy wheels
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- Sunroof
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Cruise control
- Rain-sensing wipers
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Slavia
Classic+
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.50 km/l
₹12.49 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.50 lakh more than Classic+ for
- 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Hill hold
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- 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- Sunroof
- Cruise control
- Paddle shifters
- Hill hold
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Slavia
Signature
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.76 km/l
₹13.94 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.45 lakh more than Classic+ for
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Digital driver display
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- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Digital driver display
- Rear parking camera
- Wireless charger
- Keyless entry with push-button start
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Slavia
Sportline
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.76 km/l
₹14.34 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.40 lakh more than Signature for
- 360-degree camera
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin
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- 360-degree camera
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin
- Boot lip spoiler
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Slavia
Signature
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.50 km/l
₹14.94 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.60 lakh more than Sportline for
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
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- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
- Wireless charger
- Keyless entry with push-button start
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Slavia
Sportline
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.50 km/l
₹15.34 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.40 lakh more than Signature for
- 360-degree camera
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin
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- 360-degree camera
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
- All-black cabin
- Boot lip spoiler
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Prestige
Petrol · 999 cc · Manual · 19.76 km/l
₹15.89 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.55 lakh more than Sportline for
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
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- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- Leatherette upholstery
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Prestige
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.50 km/l
₹16.89 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
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- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- Leatherette upholstery
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Monte Carlo
Petrol · 999 cc · Automatic · 19.50 km/l
₹17.29 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.40 lakh more than Prestige for
- Dual-tone paint with black roof
- Red brake calipers
- Black and red cabin theme
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- Dual-tone paint with black roof
- Red brake calipers
- Black and red cabin theme
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
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Slavia
Prestige
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 18.79 km/l
₹18.59 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.30 lakh more than Monte Carlo for
- 150 PS 1.5 TSI engine
- 7-speed DSG automatic
- Active cylinder deactivation
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- 150 PS 1.5 TSI engine
- 7-speed DSG automatic
- Active cylinder deactivation
- Ventilated and powered front seats
- Rear seat massage
- 360-degree camera
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Top variant
Slavia
Monte Carlo
Petrol · 1498 cc · DCT · 18.79 km/l
₹18.84 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.25 lakh more than Prestige for
- Dual-tone paint with black roof
- Red brake calipers
- Black and red cabin theme
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- Dual-tone paint with black roof
- Red brake calipers
- Black and red cabin theme
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
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Our verdict on the Slavia

The Slavia was already one of the best-driving cars at this price, and the 2026 update fixes its main gaps. The 8-speed automatic is smoother than the old 6-speed, the screens are bigger, and comfort features such as ventilated seats and rear massage are now offered. The boot is huge and the cabin is roomy for four. The low seating and 179 mm ground clearance need care on bad roads, the base Classic is plain with steel wheels and halogen lamps, and Skoda's service reach is thinner than Honda's or Hyundai's in smaller towns. If you want a sedan, compare it with the Volkswagen Virtus and Hyundai Verna on price and nearest workshop; for most buyers we would take a Signature automatic.

Good things

Big 521-litre boot and comfortable rear seat
Turbo engines that feel strong on highways
Six airbags, ESC and 5-star Global NCAP rating as standard
4-year warranty and labour-free services included

Could be better

Low seating; scraping on speed breakers is possible with a full load
Base Classic has steel wheels and a small screen
No diesel, CNG or hybrid option
Thinner service network in smaller towns

Skoda Slavia colours and photos

Colours on sale

Candy White
Brilliant Silver
Arctic Silver
Carbon Steel
Steel Grey
Deep Black
Lava Blue
Cherry Red
Shimla Green
Cappuccino Beige

Skoda Slavia: a big-boot sedan that still drives well

The Slavia is Skoda's mid-size sedan, made in India on the same base as the Kushaq SUV and the Volkswagen Virtus. The August 2026 facelift brought new lights with sequential rear indicators, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with a Google-powered voice assistant, a 360-degree camera on higher trims and, most usefully, an 8-speed torque-converter automatic for the 1.0 TSI.

Two turbo petrol engines are offered. The 1.0 TSI makes 115 PS and 178 Nm with a 6-speed manual or the 8-speed automatic. The 1.5 TSI makes 150 PS and 250 Nm, and comes only with a 7-speed DSG on the Prestige and Monte Carlo trims. Claimed economy ranges from 18.79 km/l for the 1.5 DSG to 19.76 km/l for the 1.0 manual.

At around 4.55 metres long with a 2,651 mm wheelbase, the Slavia has more cabin and boot space than its compact-SUV price rivals, and its 521-litre boot is bigger than most mid-size SUVs offer. It keeps a 5-star Global NCAP rating and comes with a 4-year/1 lakh km standard warranty and four labour-free services.

Is the Slavia better than an SUV at the same price?

If you mostly drive on decent roads and want boot space, ride comfort and highway stability, yes. An SUV at the same price sits higher and copes better with bad roads and flooding. Ground clearance on the Slavia is 179 mm, which is fine for most city use but needs care on rough tracks.

Which engine should I choose?

The 1.0 TSI with the new automatic is enough for most families and is cheaper to buy. The 1.5 TSI is noticeably quicker on highways and adds cylinder deactivation, but costs about ₹1.7 lakh more than the Prestige 1.0 automatic and comes only with the DSG.

How does it compare with the Volkswagen Virtus?

They share engines, gearboxes and most of the body structure. Compare prices at local dealers, the equipment at your budget and the distance to each brand's workshop. Skoda includes a 4-year warranty as standard.

Is the base Classic worth buying?

It has the key safety kit, including six airbags, ESC and tyre pressure monitoring, and the same turbo engine as the rest. But it has steel wheels, halogen headlamps and a small screen, and there is no automatic. Classic+ is ₹1 lakh more and fixes most of that.

Slavia vs rivals

Spec	Skoda Slavia₹10.00 – 18.84 lakh	Hyundai Verna₹10.99 – 18.31 lakh	Volkswagen Virtus₹10.71 – 19.20 lakh	Tata Tigor EV₹12.49 – 13.75 lakh	Honda City₹12.00 – 21.36 lakh
Body	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Electric	Petrol, Hybrid
Engines	1.0 TSI turbo petrol, 1.5 TSI turbo petrol	1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo petrol	1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI	Electric	1.5 petrol, 1.5 strong-hybrid
Power	115 PS (1.0 TSI), 150 PS (1.5 TSI)	115 PS / 160 PS turbo	150 PS	75 PS	121–126 PS
Gearbox	6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG	6-speed manual, IVT, 7-speed DCT	Manual, Automatic, DSG	Single-speed	Manual, CVT, e-CVT
Mileage	18.79–19.76 km/l	18.6–20.6 km/l	18.45–20.8 km/l	315 km claimed	17.77–27.26 km/l
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Boot	521 litres	528 litres	521 litres	316 litres	506 litres
Compare	Viewing	Slavia vs Verna	Slavia vs Virtus	Slavia vs Tigor EV	Slavia vs City

Skoda Slavia mileage

999 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
19.76 km/l
999 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
19.50 km/l
1498 cc, PetrolDCT
Claimed (ARAI)
18.79 km/l

Skoda Slavia on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹11.15 – 21.72 lakh
Mumbai₹11.57 – 22.14 lakh
Bengaluru₹12.00 – 23.39 lakh
Chennai₹11.75 – 23.23 lakh
Kolkata₹11.45 – 21.72 lakh
Bhopal₹11.25 – 21.72 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Slavia EMI

₹16,800 a month

On ₹10.00 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.00 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.08 lakh.

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Skoda Slavia FAQ

What is the price of the Skoda Slavia in India?

The Skoda Slavia costs ₹10.00 to 18.84 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Skoda Slavia come with?

The Skoda Slavia is sold with petrol power (1.0 TSI turbo petrol, 1.5 TSI turbo petrol).

What is the mileage of the Skoda Slavia?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Skoda Slavia is 18.79–19.76 km/l.

How many people can the Skoda Slavia seat?

The Skoda Slavia is a 5-seater sedan.

What is the length of the Skoda Slavia?

The Skoda Slavia is 4552 mm long, 1752 mm wide and 1507 mm tall, with a 2651 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Skoda Slavia have?

The Skoda Slavia has 521 litres of boot space.

Does the Skoda Slavia come with an automatic gearbox?

The Skoda Slavia is offered with 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed dsg gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Skoda Slavia?

The Skoda Slavia has 179 mm of ground clearance.

Which Skoda Slavia variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.