Hyundai Verna vs Skoda Slavia: Which 1.5-litre Turbo-petrol Sedan Is Quicker And Sips Less Fuel?

In the latest edition of the Zig performance comparo report, we line up the Hyundai Verna and Skoda Slavia. Both these compact sedans have a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine which plaster a big smile on our faces. We are going to find out which one is quicker in our real-world performance comparison test and even check out its fuel efficiency. 

Let the games begin! But before that… 

Spec Check 

On paper, the Hyundai Verna’s turbo-petrol engine is 10 PS and 3 Nm more powerful than the Skoda Slavia’s engine. Can this on-paper difference translate to quicker acceleration time in the real-world? 

We have the dual-clutch automatic variants to find out the same. 

Acceleration Test 

The added performance helps the Verna edge out the Slavia in the outright acceleration test by almost a second. That said, the Slavia was the quicker one in the roll-on acceleration test, managing to beat the Verna by the slightest of margins. 

Also Read: Hyundai Verna Turbo vs VW Virtus GT: Battle Of The Performance Sedans!

Fuel Efficiency Test 

Where the Skoda Slavia beat the Hyundai Verna fair and square is in the fuel efficiency department, courtesy its cylinder deactivation tech that shuts down two cylinders under light load and at cruising speeds. 

Price And Verdict

In the confines of this test, the Skoda Slavia was clearly more fuel-efficient and quicker in the roll-on acceleration test. Therefore, the Skoda clearly wins this test and takes home the cup. If you want to know our impressions on the Skoda Slavia, head to our in-depth first drive review. And to read more about the Hyundai Verna, you can check out its first drive review here.