Changan Karvaan vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
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Honda Civic
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Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 1.6 Special Edition
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 88.34 lakh | Rs 64.49 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1498 cc | 1591 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 127 hp | 126 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 180 Nm | 155 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4687 mm | 4620 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1802 mm | 1800 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1432 mm | 1450 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2735 mm | 2700 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 154 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 50 L | |
| Boot space | — | — | 407 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 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 | |
| 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 | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | No | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Connected car app | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | 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 | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh and the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra?
The Honda Civic Oriel is the most powerful (Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 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 Civic 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.
