Changan Karvaan vs Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra
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| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
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Honda City
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Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 1.6 Special Edition
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh | Rs 64.49 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1199 cc | 1591 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 88 hp | 126 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 110 Nm | 155 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4451 mm | 4620 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm | 1800 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1498 mm | 1450 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2600 mm | 2700 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 172 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L | 50 L | |
| Boot space | — | 510 L | 407 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 175/65 R15 | 215/55R16 | |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | — | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear power windows | No | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear charging port | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Connected car app | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear spoiler | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear defogger | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Sliding rear doors | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | Yes | No | No | |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | Yes | No | No | |
| 8-inch infotainment display | No | No | Yes | |
| 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated side mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk opener | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Honda City and Hyundai Elantra?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh and the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Honda City and Hyundai Elantra?
The Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition is the most powerful (Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Honda City and Hyundai Elantra?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Honda City and Hyundai Elantra?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan, Honda City and Hyundai Elantra 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.
