Changan Karvaan vs Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Alto

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Specification	Changan Karvaan Remove	Dongfeng Box Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	—	1197 cc	658 cc
Engine power	96 hp	—	82 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	—	113 Nm	56 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)	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5	5	4
Length	3980 mm	4030 mm	3845 mm	3395 mm
Width	1620 mm	1810 mm	1735 mm	1475 mm
Height	1890 mm	1570 mm	1520 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	2660 mm	2450 mm	—
Ground clearance	165 mm	—	160 mm	—
Fuel tank	40 L	—	37 L	27 L
Boot space	—	—	265 L	—
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	185/55 R16	145/80 R13
Warranty	—	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	3 years or 60,000 km	—
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	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	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes	No	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	No	Yes	No
Other
Sliding rear doors	Yes	No	No	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	Yes	No	No	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	Yes	No	No	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes	No
Heater	No	No	No	Yes
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	6.3/10	7/10	7.5/10	7/10

Changan Karvaan vs Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Alto: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto?

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 Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.

Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 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.

Are Changan Karvaan, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto 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.

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