Question 1

Which is cheaper, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Karvaan?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Karvaan?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Karvaan?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Karvaan?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Karvaan prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Changan Alsvin Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1370 cc	658 cc	998 cc	1193 cc
Engine power	99 hp	39 hp	67 hp	96 hp
Engine torque	135 Nm	56 Nm	90 Nm	119 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	4	5	7 (6+1)
Length	4390 mm	3395 mm	3600 mm	3980 mm
Width	1725 mm	1475 mm	1600 mm	1620 mm
Height	1468 mm	1490 mm	1540 mm	1890 mm
Wheelbase	2535 mm	—	2425 mm	2560 mm
Ground clearance	151 mm	—	145 mm	165 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	27 L	35 L	40 L
Boot space	436 L	—	254 L	—
Tyre size	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	145/80 R13	165/65 R14	165/70 R14 LT
Colours	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Black, Grey, Silver, White
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
EBD	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Reverse camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	No	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Fog lamps	No	No	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	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
Heater	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	No	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	Yes	No	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	Yes	No	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	Yes	No	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	Yes	No
Sliding rear doors	No	No	No	Yes
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	No	No	Yes
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7/10	6.5/10	6.3/10

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