The cars we are comparing here have recently gotten their facelifts. The Elevate finally has the features it needs to compete with the overachievers in its segment, while the Slavia is the overachiever in its segment. But at similar prices, which provides better value? The Japanese underpowered, but fuel-efficient SUV or the European fun-to-drive sedan – let’s find out!
Honda Elevate vs Skoda Slavia: Price Comparison
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Engine
1.5-litre NA Petrol
1.5-litre NA Petrol
Six-speed Manual
7-Speed CVT
SV
Rs. 14.14 lakh
V
Rs. 14.17 lakh
Rs. 16.46 lakh
VX
Rs. 16.59 lakh
Rs. 18.38 lakh
ZX
Rs. 18.38 lakh
Rs. 20.13 lakh
ZX+
Rs. 20.03 lakh
Rs. 21.78 lakh
ZX+ Black
Rs. 20.14 lakh
Rs. 21.90 lakh
The price difference between the base-spec SV trim and the top-spec ZX+ Black is Rs. 7.76 lakh.
Engine
1.0-litre Turbo petrol engine
1.0-litre Turbo petrol engine
1.5-litre Turbo petrol engine
Six-speed Manual
Eight-speed AT
Seven-speed DSG
Classic
Rs. 11.65 lakh
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Classic+
Rs. 13.01 lakh
Rs. 14.76 lakh
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Signature
Rs. 16.45 lakh
Rs. 17.62 lakh
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Sportline
Rs. 16.92 lakh
Rs. 18.13 lakh
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Prestige
Rs. 18.77 lakh
Rs. 19.94 lakh
Rs. 22 lakh
Monte Carlo
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Rs. 20.40 lakh
Rs. 22.30 lakh
The price difference between the base Classic and the top-spec Monte Carlo is Rs. 10.65 lakh.
Honda Elevate vs Skoda Slavia: Features
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Features
Elevate
Slavia
Infotainment Screens
10.25-inch
10.1-inch
Instrument Cluster
7-inch semi-digital
8-inch digital
Powered Front Seats
8-way Driver, 4-way Co-Driver
6-way Driver and Co-Driver
Seat Massaging
Front (accessory)
Rear Seats
Seat Ventilation
Front and Rear seats
Front Seats
ADAS
Level 2 with Low Speed Follow
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Sunroof
Single-pane
Single-pane
Android Auto and Apple
Wireless
Wireless
Sound System
Eight Speakers
Eight Speakers
Automatic AC
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Six (standard)
Six (standard)
Air Purifier
Yes
Available as accessory
Disc Brakes
Front disc, rear drum (all 4-disc CVT only)
Front disc, rear drum (All 4-disc on the 1.5 TSI)
Parking Brake
Electric (CVT only), manual
Manual
TPMS
Accessory
Standard
The Elevate gets a 360-degree camera on the top-spec ZX+ trim; the Slavia gets it on the Sportline trim, which is two trim levels below the top-spec Monte Carlo.
The Elevate boasts two segment-first features: rear-seat ventilation (available only in ZX+ and ZX+ Black trims) and low-speed follow function (available only in the ZX, ZX+, and ZX+ Black trims) in its ADAS feature suite. The Slavia gets rear-seat massagers (only in Prestige and Monte Carlo trims) as a segment-first feature; the Elevate offers front-seat massagers as an accessory.
Both the Elevate and Slavia offer disc brakes on all 4 wheels, but they’re reserved for higher-spec/performance variants, such as the Elevate’s CVT-only variants and the Slavia’s 1.5-litre turbo petrol variants.
The Elevate gets the same 17-inch rim design, but in a darker shade; the Slavia gets a different rim design depending on the trim.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is an accessory on the Elevate and standard on the Slavia.
The mid-spec VX trim on the Elevate gets you a single-pane sunroof, whereas the Slavia offers it from the second-from-base Classic + trim.
Elevate vs Slavia: Powertrains
Engine
1.5-litre NA Petrol
1.5-litre NA Petrol
Transmission
Six-speed MT
CVT
Power
119 bhp
119 bhp
Torque
145 Nm
145 Nm
Mileage
16.61 km/l
15.31 km/l
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Engine
1.0-litre Turbo Petrol
1.0-litre Turbo Petrol
1.5-litre Turbo Petrol
Transmission
Six-speed MT
Eight-speed AT
Seven-speed DSG
Power
114 bhp
114 bhp
148 bhp
Torque
178 Nm
178 Nm
250 Nm
Mileage
19.76 km/l
19.5 km/l
18.79 km/l
The Elevate makes slightly more horsepower than the Slavia’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, but the Slavia has significantly higher torque.
Both Slavia powertrains claim higher mileage than the Elevate’s 1.5-litre NA petrol engine, despite the Slavia’s engine being turbocharged.
The Slavia’s 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine also gets cylinder-deactivation technology, which deactivates two cylinders during highway cruising to save on fuel. This powertrain is reserved solely for the Prestige and Monte Carlo trims.
Which Is A Better Buy?
The Slavia has a more affordable base model in comparison to the Elevate; it also gets a slightly better equipment list in its lower trims compared to the Elevate, and for a similar price to the Elevate’s mid-spec variants, the Slavia’s mid-spec variants offer a better value on paper in terms of features, performance and mileage.
The Elevate offers the convenience of an SUV and Honda’s reliability track record; with the updates, it offers a better value proposition than the outgoing model. But compared to the Slavia, the Elevate offers better ground clearance and Level 2 ADAS – which might be the few reasons to pick the Honda SUV over the Slavia.
