Changan Alsvin vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
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 Civic
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Hyundai Sonata
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 41.89 lakh | Rs 88.34 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | Rs 1.14 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1370 cc | 1498 cc | 1999 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine power | 99 hp | 127 hp | 152 hp | 104 hp |
| Engine torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm | 192 Nm | 147 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 | Automatic | DCT |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4390 mm | 4687 mm | 4900 mm | 4710 mm |
| Width | 1725 mm | 1802 mm | 1860 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height | 1468 mm | 1432 mm | 1445 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2535 mm | 2735 mm | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 151 mm | 154 mm | — | 150 mm |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 60 L | 42 L |
| Boot space | 436 L | — | 510 L | 402 L |
| Tyre size | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 235/45R18 | 205/55 R16 |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
| Colours | Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red | — | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse camera | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | No | No | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | No |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | No |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | No | No | Yes |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | No |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Leather seats | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | No |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | No |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | No | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | Yes | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No | No | Yes |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Rear door side curtains | No | No | Yes | No |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto child lock | No | No | Yes | No |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | No | No | Yes |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
Changan Alsvin vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Alsvin, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Changan Alsvin is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Alsvin, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Alsvin, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 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 Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Alsvin, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 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.
