In India, sedans are known for comfort, style, and great highway performance. Two top choices in the ₹15 lakh range are the Skoda Slavia and the Honda City. Both are stylish, feature-rich, and offer good value. But which one is better in 2025? Let’s compare them in terms of looks, features, comfort, safety, engine, mileage, and price to help you decide.
Exterior Design: Who Looks Better?
Both cars are stylish and have road presence. The Skoda Slavia looks sportier, while the Honda City is known for its elegant design.
- Skoda Slavia: Sharp lines, wider front grille, sporty bumper, LED headlamps
- Honda City: Sleek and smooth design, chrome grille, slim LED DRLs
Winner (Design): Slavia for sporty look, City for premium elegance
Interior & Comfort
Comfort is very important in a sedan. Both cars offer premium cabins with good space and materials.
- Slavia: Dual-tone dashboard, 10-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats
- City: Soft-touch panels, 8-inch infotainment screen, more rear legroom
Winner (Comfort): Honda City – slightly more space and comfort
Features & Technology
Modern sedans come loaded with features, and these two are no different.
- Common Features: Touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, sunroof, cruise control
- Slavia: Bigger touchscreen, fully digital instrument cluster
- City: Alexa voice control, Honda Connect, semi-digital cluster
Winner (Tech): Tie – Slavia has bigger screens, City has smart connectivity
Safety Features
Safety is a key factor for families. Both cars have strong safety features.
- Both Have: 6 airbags (top models), ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, hill start assist
- Slavia: ESC standard across variants
- City: ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance) in hybrid variant
Winner (Safety): Honda City – ADAS makes it safer in high-end variants
Engine, Mileage & Performance
Here’s how the cars perform on the road:
- Skoda Slavia:
- 1.0L Turbo Petrol (115PS), 1.5L Turbo Petrol (150PS)
- Mileage: 18–20 km/l (claimed)
- Gearbox: Manual & DSG (auto)
- Honda City:
- 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol (121PS), 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid (126PS)
- Mileage: 17.8 km/l (petrol), 27 km/l (hybrid)
- Gearbox: Manual, CVT (auto), e-CVT (hybrid)
Winner (Performance): Slavia is more fun to drive, City hybrid is better for mileage
Price Comparison (Ex-Showroom)
- Skoda Slavia: ₹11.63 – ₹18.83 lakh
- Honda City: ₹11.82 – ₹20.39 lakh (Hybrid variants go higher)
Winner (Price): Slavia – slightly cheaper starting price
Which One is Better in 2025?
Choosing between Skoda Slavia and Honda City depends on what you want:
- Choose Slavia if you want sporty looks, turbo power, and more excitement
- Choose City if you prefer smooth driving, better comfort, and more features in daily use
For young drivers and city users, the Honda City is more relaxing and family-friendly. If you want a powerful drive and a modern cabin, Slavia is the one for you.
