The sedan segment is expanding at a large scale. Skoda Slavia and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz are the ones we will compare today. Ciaz has already been out in the market for a long time whereas Slavia is about to make its entry very soon. The Skoda Slavia will be the second car to be based on the new MQB A0 IN platform and will be replacing the Rapid in the brand's line-up. Here is a quick Skoda Slavia Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz comparison that will cover all the details of the two cars.
Skoda Slavia Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz - Features
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is an updated advanced car that offers commendable driving, cabin space, and several other features. Ciaz comes with LED projector headlamps with integrated DRLs, split rear combination light, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Other features include a large touchscreen system, push-button start, steering mounted controls, automatic climate control, etc.
Ciaz offers intelligent key, adaptive cruise control, electronically adjustable ORVMs, and the rest basic features that come as standard. Inside the cabin, it comes with a 17.8 cm touchscreen infotainment system compatible with smartphones, mirror link support for smartphone connectivity, four surround sound speakers with two tweeters, and steering mounted controls. It also comes with automatic headlamps, LED fog lamp, a rear defogger, a reverse parking camera and sensor, and an anti-theft security system.
Also Read: Tata Punch Vs Maruti Suzuki Swift - Detailed Spec Comparison
Skoda Slavia will be launched very soon in India by the end of 2021. The whole list of features is not yet announced. After launching Kushaq, Skoda Slavia will be sold as the second product from its expanding plant in India and it will carry an attractive aggressive stance and will sort of looks like a combination of Superb and Octavia. The Slavia too will be heavily loaded with features and is expected to come with auto climate control, rear ac vents, a large touchscreen system, automatic headlamps and many other safety features as standard.
Skoda Slavia Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz - Specifications
Ciaz is powered by a 1.5-litre K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine capable of producing 105ps of maximum power and 138 Nm of peak torque. The car comes equipped with smart hybrid technology that includes a set of lithium-ion and Lead-acid dual batteries for enhanced driving experience and better fuel efficiency. The sedan comes mated to a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission.
Skoda Slavia will offer German-engineered powerful and efficient TSI engines. The sedan will come with a choice of two engines to offer both superior driving performance and higher levels of efficiency. The entry-level 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine will produce 114bhp of maximum power while the four-cylinder 1.5-litre TSI is capable of churning out 148bhp of maximum power.
Also Read: Skoda Slavia Vs Skoda Rapid - Which One Is Better?
The sedan will be front-wheel drive and the bigger 1.5-litre motor will be installed with active cylinder technology (ACT) that automatically shuts down two cylinders when the engine is revving at low speed, enhancing the fuel efficiency. The Skoda Slavia will be mated to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard and a six-speed automatic transmission as optional for the 1.0-litre TSI while the 1.5-litre TSI can also be paired with a seven-speed DSG.
| ENGINE TYPE | CAPACITY | MAX POWER | MAX TORQUE | |
| SKODA SLAVIA | TSI | 1.0 | 115ps | NA |
| TSI | 1.5 | 150ps | NA | |
| Maruti CIAZ | K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine | 1.5 | 105ps | 138 Nm |
Skoda Slavia will be available with two engine options whereas Ciaz will only be available with a single-engine option. A plus point for Ciaz is that it comes with smart hybrid technology. Both the automotive giants have stopped producing diesel engines and are only available with petrol only.
Dimensions
To get a clear idea about the cars it is important to compare the dimensions of both the sedans. We realised that Skoda Slavia and Ciaz hardly differ in size. Both the sedans offer a spacious and much wider cabin equipped with advanced technology and premium upholstery design. The dimensions of the sedans are mentioned below and are in mm.
| SKODA SLAVIA | Maruti CIAZ | |
| LENGTH | 4541mm | 4490mm |
| WIDTH | 1752mm | 1730mm |
| HEIGHT | 1487mm | 1485mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2651mm | 2650mm |
Also Read - Skoda Slavia vs Honda City - Specs and Dimensions Comparison
Skoda Slavia and Ciaz are definitely almost similar in size from all dimensions. Ciaz is 51mm shorter in length and 22mm lesser in height from Slavia, otherwise the dimensions are almost similar to each other. The new upcoming sedan, Skoda Slavia is also built on the same MQB AO (IN) platform made in and for India.
Price
Skoda Slavia is not yet launched but is expected to be priced between Rs 12 lakhs and Rs 17 lakhs (ex-showroom). On the other hand, Ciaz starts at Rs 8.72 lakhs and goes up to Rs 11.71 lakhs (ex-showroom). Nexa offers eight variant choices with its latest generation Ciaz. Prices of the Ciaz variants are mentioned below. All prices are ex-showroom prices.
| MODEL | PRICE |
| SIGMA | Rs 8.72 lakhs |
| DELTA | Rs 9.36 lakhs |
| ZETA | Rs 9.95 lakhs |
| ALPHA | Rs 10.51 lakhs |
| DELTA AT | Rs 10.56 lakhs |
| CIAZ S | Rs 10.62 lakhs |
| ZETA AT | Rs 11.15 lakhs |
| ALPHA AT | Rs 11.71 lakhs |
Also Read: The Great Honda Fest Discount - All Details That You Should Know!
So, what are your views on this Skoda Slavia Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz comparison? Do let us know through the comments section below. Join our 91Wheels Telegram and 91Wheels Whatsapp group to know more about vehicles, conduct discussions on your favourite ride and much more! Also, you can subscribe to our Youtube channel for video content on the latest from the world of cars and motorcycles.
