Skoda Slavia 1.5-litre DCT vs 1-litre AT: Real-world Performance Comparison

Modified On May 23, 2024 11:16 AM By Shreyash for Skoda Slavia

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The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is, of course, more powerful, but how much quicker is it compared to the 1-litre engine? Let’s find out…

The Skoda Slavia was first introduced in India in 2022. Since then, it has been offered with two turbo-petrol engine options: a 1-litre engine and a more powerful 1.5-litre engine. Although the 1.5-litre variants of the Slavia carry a premium, some mid-spec trims overlap with the top-spec 1-litre variant of the compact sedan. If you are planning to buy one and are confused about which to choose based on performance, here’s a real-world performance comparison of both engines.

Before get into the results, let’s have a look at the specifications of both engine options:

Powertrain Specifications

Specifications	1.5-litre turbo-petrol	1-litre turbo-petrol
Power	150 PS	115 PS
Torque	250 Nm	178 Nm
Transmission	7-speed DCT	6-speed AT

The 1.5-litre version of the Slavia is 35 PS more powerful and it also produces 72 Nm higher torque than 1-litre version. The larger engine comes with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, while the smaller engine gets the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

Acceleration Test

Tests	Skoda Slavia 1.5 DCT	Skoda Slavia 1.0 AT
0-100 kmph	9.32 seconds	11.02 seconds
Quarter Mile	16.93 seconds at 141.73kmph	17.75 seconds at 128.22kmph
Kickdown (20-80kmph)	5.33 seconds	6.66 seconds

In the 0-100 kmph sprint, the Slavia 1.5 DCT was 1.7 seconds quicker than its 1-litre counterpart, while the difference between their quarter-mile timings was less than a second. Additionally, in the kickdown from 20 kmph to 80 kmph, the 1-litre Slavia was just over 1 second slower than the Slavia 1.5.

Braking Test

Tests	Skoda Slavia 1.5 DCT	Skoda Slavia 1.0 AT
100-0 kmph	40.05 metres	39.40 metres
80-0 kmph	24.79 metres	24.49 metres

When braking from 100 kmph to a complete stop, the difference in travel distance between both versions of the Slavia was minimal, with the 1-litre Slavia being slightly quicker, stopping 0.65 meters shorter than the 1.5-litre Slavia. This difference decreases to just 0.30 meters when braking from 80 kmph.

Both 1-litre and 1.5-litre variants of the Skoda Slavia use the same 205-section tyres, fitted on the 16-inch alloys. Both variants here only get front disc brakes.

Disclaimer: The performance figures may vary depending on the driver, driving conditions, vehicle’s health, and climate.

Final Takeaway

As expected, the more powerful Slavia 1.5 offers quicker acceleration than the 1-litre variant. However, the 1-litre variant travels a shorter distance when braking. This might be due to the fact that the Slavia 1-litre is around 25 kg lighter than the Slavia 1.5.