Changan Karvaan vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata
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 Sonata
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 88.34 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1498 cc | 1999 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 127 hp | 152 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 180 Nm | 192 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4687 mm | 4900 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1802 mm | 1860 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1432 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2735 mm | 2840 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 154 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 60 L | |
| Boot space | — | — | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 235/45R18 | |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | — | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | No | 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 | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| 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 | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| 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 | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | No | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | No | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | Yes | No | |
| 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 | |
| Rear door side curtains | No | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata?
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 Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 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 Sonata 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.
