Changan Karvaan vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
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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Hyundai Sonata
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | Rs 1.14 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1999 cc | 1580 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 152 hp | 104 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 192 Nm | 147 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.32 kWh | |
| Electric motor power | — | — | 32 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 170 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 139 hp | |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm | 4710 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm | 1825 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1445 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2840 mm | 2720 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | 150 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 60 L | 42 L | |
| Boot space | — | 510 L | 402 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 235/45R18 | 205/55 R16 | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years or 100,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | |
| Sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | No | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | 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 | |
| Rear door side curtains | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | Yes | No | |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 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.
