Changan Alsvin vs Dongfeng Box vs Honda City
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Alsvin
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Dongfeng Box
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Honda City
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 41.89 lakh | Rs 55 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Electric | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1370 cc | — | 1199 cc | |
| Engine power | 99 hp | — | 88 hp | |
| Engine torque | 135 Nm | — | 110 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 32.56 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | — | 330 km | — | |
| Electric motor power | — | 70 kW | — | |
| AC charging | — | 3.3 kW | — | |
| AC charging time | — | About 10.5 hours (0–100%) | — | |
| DC charging time | — | About 42 minutes (10–80%) | — | |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Single-speed (electric) | CVT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4390 mm | 4030 mm | 4451 mm | |
| Width | 1725 mm | 1810 mm | 1694 mm | |
| Height | 1468 mm | 1570 mm | 1498 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2535 mm | 2660 mm | 2600 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 151 mm | — | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 40 L | |
| Boot space | 436 L | — | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) | 195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430) | 175/65 R15 | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | |
| Colours | Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red | Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | No | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | No | |
| Reverse camera | Yes | No | No | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | No | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear power windows | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear charging port | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment | Yes | No | No | |
| 7-inch touchscreen | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear fog lamp | Yes | No | No | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Changan Alsvin vs Dongfeng Box vs Honda City: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Alsvin, Dongfeng Box and Honda City?
The Changan Alsvin is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Changan Alsvin, Dongfeng Box and Honda City?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Alsvin, Dongfeng Box and Honda City?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Alsvin, Dongfeng Box and Honda City?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Alsvin, Dongfeng Box and Honda City prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
