2023 Honda City Facelift VS Skoda Slavia: Rivals Compared

• Honda recently launched the 2023 City facelift in India
• The updated midsize sedan rivals the likes of the Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus, etc
• Here's a comprehensive & detailed comparison between the 2023 Honda City & Skoda Slavia

The recently launched 2023 Honda City facelift brings ADAS tech to the mass market segment as it is priced between Rs 11.49 lakh to Rs 15.97 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes the new 2023 City more competitive against its main rivals like Skoda Slavia & VW Virtus. The Skoda Slavia is another midsize sedan that is considered one of the best in the segment. Now, with the arrival of the new 2023 Honda City, the Skoda Slavia is set to face tough competition. Therefore, a comprehensive comparison between the two sedans is required. Worry not! Here we present our detailed comparison between the 2023 Honda City & the Skoda Slavia.

2023 Honda City Facelift VS Skoda Slavia: Dimensions

Dimensions	2023 Honda City	Skoda Slavia
Length	4574 mm (SV, V, VX trims), 4583 mm (ZX trim)	4541 mm
Width	1748 mm	1752 mm
Height	1489 mm	1507 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2651 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	179 mm Unladen, 145 mm Laden
Boot Space	506 litres	521 litres

2023 Honda City Facelift VS Skoda Slavia: Technical Specs

Specs	2023 Honda City	Skoda Slavia 1L	Skoda Slavia 1.5L
Engine	1.5-litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder Petrol	1 litre TSI Petrol	1.5 litre TSI Petrol with Active Cylinder Technology
Power	121 PS	115 PS	150 PS
Torque	145 Nm	178 Nm	250 Nm
Transmission	6-Speed Manual or CVT Automatic	6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic	6-Speed Manual or 7-Speed DSG/DCT Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 litres	45 litres	45 litres
Fuel Efficiency	17.8 Km/L - MT/18.4 Km/L - CVT	19.47 Km/L - MT & 18.07 Km/L - AT	18.72 Km/L - MT & 18.41 Km/L - AT

2023 Honda City Facelift VS Skoda Slavia: Features & Safety

Features & Safety	2023 Honda City	Skoda Slavia
Active Safety	ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold	ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Hold, Brake Disc Wiping, Motor Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock System, Multi Collision Braking
ADAS	Yes - auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, auto high beam, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, etc.	No
TPMS	Warning Only	Warning Only
Height-adjustable front seats	Only Driver	Driver & Co-driver
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Regular/Manual
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes - Front Seats
Camera System	Reverse & Lane Watch Camera	Only Reverse
Rear seats split 60:40 foldable	No	Yes
Instrument Cluster	7-inch HD color TFT MID with Digital speedometer & G-meter	8-inch SKODA Virtual Cockpit
Cooled Glove Box	No	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunshade	Yes	No
Infotainment System	8-inch touchscreen	8-inch SKODA Infotainment System
Android Auto/Apple Carplay	Wireless	Wired
Connected Car Tech	Yes	Yes
Advanced Remote Commands	Yes - Engine Start/Stop, AC On/Off, etc.	No
Smartwatch Integration	Yes	No
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Compatibility	Yes	No
Proximity Lock/Unlock & Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Auto Headlamps & Wipers	Yes	Yes
Wireless Smartphone Charger	Yes	Yes
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes
Audio Setup	8 Speakers	8 Speakers

Also Read: 2023 Honda City Facelift Or VW Virtus? Here's A Detailed Comparison

Verdict: Skoda Slavia is one of the best options in the midsize sedan segment. But the arrival of the 2023 Honda City with ADAS has caused a disruption in the segment. Priced between Rs 11.49 lakh to Rs 15.97 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2023 Honda City is truly an excellent & safe family car. On the other hand, Skoda Slavia with its price range of Rs 11.29 lakh to Rs 18.39 lakh (ex-showroom), makes the 2023 Honda City seem more value for money.