KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- City Sport brings sporty appeal with segment-first ADAS and LaneWatch camera
- Slavia offers turbocharged performance, wireless tech, and a richer in-cabin experience
Honda has just launched the Sport Edition of their popular sedan City. While the market is slowly shifting towards the SUV but these mid-size sedans still hold their ground. The City Sport and the Skoda Slavia's 1.0-litre engine fall under the same price bracket. But when it comes to choosing which one truly offers better features, performance and looks? We'll figure out in this detailed head-to-head comparison. However, before moving ahead, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
Powertrains - Let's Make It Clear
Starting the comparison with powertrains might sound a bit absurd to you, but it's crucial to understand why 1.0L and not the 1.5L. Although City offers a 1.5L engine. So, the City Sport and the Slavia 1.0L TSI AT fall under the same price bracket. Both start around Rs 14-15 lakh price, while the 1.5L TSI engine is significantly costly than the City Sport.
The Honda City Sport Edition offers the reliable 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine, which belts out 119 bhp and 145 Nm of torque. This engine only comes paired with a 7-speed CVT unit in the Sport Edition. The Skoda Slavia offers a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which belts out 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. Both cars have similar power figures, but the Slavia has the torque.
| Specification | Honda City Sport | Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | 1.5L i-VTEC, 4-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated | 1.0L TSI, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged |
| Power Output | 119 bhp | 114 bhp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Design
When it comes to design, both the Honda City Sport and the Skoda Slavia bring their charm. The Honda City brings some subtle design elements over the regular City. So, it offers a black front grille, glossy black shark fin antenna, black ORVMs and the black trunk lip spoiler. It also carries a "Sport" badge to distinguish it. While the alloys have been painted in a grey shade. Apart from these, all remains similar to the regular version.
On the other hand, the Slavia comes with sharp cuts and lines all around. The front fascia is dominated by a bold-lined grille along LED projector headlamps. The design flows towards the end with those sharp lines. At the rear, it gets those C-shaped LED tailamps with an integrated lip spoiler.
Features
Let's start with the City Sport, since it is based on the V variant, it covers most of the features. The City gets an all-black cabin theme with red highlights. Some of the key features include an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and WebLink, along with Honda Connect telematics offering 32 connected car features.
It also gets a 7-inch colour MID, automatic climate control, electric sunroof, push-button start/stop, paddle shifters, and remote engine In terms of safety, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Agile Handling Assist, Hill Start Assist, TPMS, LaneWatch camera, rear parking camera, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Moreover, it also offers level ADAS features.
On the other hand, the Skoda Slavia comes loaded with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with a 7-inch digital MID. Moreover, it also gets automatic climate control, a sunroof, ventilated front seats, a wireless charger, rear AC vents, and a rear centre armrest. For safety, it relies on six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), an electronic differential system (EDS), a tyre pressure monitoring system and much more.
| Category | Honda City Sport | Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Theme | All-black with red highlights | Dual-tone beige & black |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & WebLink | 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Instrument Cluster | 7-inch colour MID | 7-inch digital MID |
| Connected Car Tech | Honda Connect with 32 connected features | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Centre Armrest | No | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes (CVT only) | No |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes (CVT only) | No |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS with EBD & Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| LaneWatch Camera | Yes (Segment-first) | No |
| ADAS (Level 1) | Yes | No |
Pricing
The Honda City Sport is available at a starting price of Rs 14.88 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Skoda Slavia 1.0L TSI AT is available at a price tag of Rs 14.69 lakh (ex-showroom), which is somewhat similar to the city.
| Model | Ex-showroom Price |
|---|---|
| Honda City Sport | Rs 14.88 lakh |
| Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT | Rs 14.69 lakh |
Read More: Honda City Sport Launched At Rs 14.88 Lakh - Based On The V Variant
Verdict
If you're someone who values ADAS safety tech, a smooth and refined NA engine, and a more youthful, sporty look, the Honda City Sport makes a compelling case for itself, especially for those who crave a balance between legacy and modernity. However, if you're more inclined towards torque-heavy performance, premium interior appeal, and practical creature comforts like wireless charging and ventilated seats, the Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI AT feels like the more well-rounded, feature-rich offering.
