Question 1

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus?

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 Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Changan Karvaan, Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus 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 Karvaan Remove	Honda City Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 47.37 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	1199 cc	658 cc	998 cc
Engine power	96 hp	88 hp	39 hp	67 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	110 Nm	56 Nm	90 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	CVT	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5	4	5
Length	3980 mm	4451 mm	3395 mm	3600 mm
Width	1620 mm	1694 mm	1475 mm	1600 mm
Height	1890 mm	1498 mm	1490 mm	1540 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	2600 mm	—	2425 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	172 mm	—	145 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	40 L	27 L	35 L
Boot space	—	510 L	—	254 L
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	175/65 R15	145/80 R13	165/65 R14
Warranty	—	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	—	—
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	—	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	No
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	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	Yes	No	No
Rear charging port	No	Yes	No	No
Driver seat height adjuster	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	No	Yes
USB ports	No	Yes	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	No	Yes
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
Heater	No	No	Yes	Yes
Front disc brakes	No	No	Yes	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	Yes	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	Yes	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	Yes	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7.3/10	7/10	6.5/10

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