Changan Alsvin vs Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata N Line
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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Honda City
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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Hyundai Sonata N Line
Sonata N Line 2.5T
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 41.89 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh | Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.65 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1370 cc | 1199 cc | 1580 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine power | 99 hp | 88 hp | 104 hp | 290 hp |
| Engine torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm | 147 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.32 kWh | — |
| Electric motor power | — | — | 32 kW | — |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 170 Nm | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 139 hp | — |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT | DCT | DCT |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4390 mm | 4451 mm | 4710 mm | 4910 mm |
| Width | 1725 mm | 1694 mm | 1825 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1468 mm | 1498 mm | 1430 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2535 mm | 2600 mm | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Ground clearance | 151 mm | 172 mm | 150 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L | 42 L | 60 L |
| Boot space | 436 L | 510 L | 402 L | 480 L |
| Tyre size | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) | 175/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 245/40 R19 |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km |
| Colours | Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red | — | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No | No | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse camera | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | No | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto high beam | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Rear power windows | No | Yes | No | No |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | No |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | No |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Leather seats | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear charging port | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | No | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver seat height adjuster | No | Yes | No | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | No | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB ports | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Head-up display | No | No | No | Yes |
| Premium sound system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other | ||||
| Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment | Yes | No | No | No |
| 7-inch touchscreen | Yes | No | No | No |
| Rear fog lamp | Yes | No | No | No |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | No |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | No |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | No | Yes | No |
| Lane following assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Safe exit assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear occupant alert | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated rear seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Powered rear curtain | No | No | No | Yes |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
Changan Alsvin vs Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata N Line: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Alsvin, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
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, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore and the Hyundai Sonata N Line from Rs 1.65 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Alsvin, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 290 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Alsvin, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 480 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Alsvin, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Alsvin, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata N Line 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.
