Changan Karvaan vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift

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Specification	Changan Karvaan Remove	Kaiyi e-Qute 04 Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 44.9 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	—	658 cc	1197 cc
Engine power	96 hp	—	39 hp	82 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	—	56 Nm	113 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	28.08 kWh	—	—
Electric range	—	300 km	—	—
Electric motor power	—	40 kW	—	—
Electric motor torque	—	110 Nm	—	—
AC charging time	—	About 7 hours (full charge)	—	—
DC charging time	—	About 30 minutes (30-80%)	—	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Single-speed (electric)	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5	4	5
Length	3980 mm	3695 mm	3395 mm	3845 mm
Width	1620 mm	1685 mm	1475 mm	1735 mm
Height	1890 mm	1615 mm	1490 mm	1520 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	2500 mm	—	2450 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	—	—	160 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	—	27 L	37 L
Boot space	—	—	—	265 L
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	—	145/80 R13	185/55 R16
Warranty	—	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	White, Blue, Pink, Grey	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	No	No	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	No	Yes	No	No
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	No
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	No	Yes
Auto hold	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes	No	No
Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No	No	Yes
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes	No	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	Yes	No	No
Wall charger included	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	No	No	No	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Rear defogger	No	No	No	Yes
Rear wiper	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
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound)	No	Yes	No	No
6-speaker audio system	No	Yes	No	No
Auto up/down power windows on all doors	No	Yes	No	No
Signature daytime running lights	No	Yes	No	No
Follow-me-home lighting	No	Yes	No	No
Heater	No	No	Yes	No
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
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	No	Yes
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	No	Yes
Puncture repair kit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7.4/10	7/10	7.5/10

Changan Karvaan vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

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 Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh.

Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Changan Karvaan, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift 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.

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