Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 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 Cultus, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto 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 Cultus Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1370 cc	998 cc	1197 cc	658 cc
Engine power	99 hp	67 hp	82 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	135 Nm	90 Nm	113 Nm	56 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	4
Length	4390 mm	3600 mm	3845 mm	3395 mm
Width	1725 mm	1600 mm	1735 mm	1475 mm
Height	1468 mm	1540 mm	1520 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2535 mm	2425 mm	2450 mm	—
Ground clearance	151 mm	145 mm	160 mm	—
Fuel tank	40 L	35 L	37 L	27 L
Boot space	436 L	254 L	265 L	—
Tyre size	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	165/65 R14	185/55 R16	145/80 R13
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km	—
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, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	2	2	6	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	No	No	Yes
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	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Leather seats	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	No	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear wiper	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	No	Yes
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	Yes	No	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	No	No	Yes
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	No	Yes
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	No	Yes
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	6.5/10	7.5/10	7/10

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