Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage L
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Changan Karvaan
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Kia Sorento
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Kia Sportage L
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.36 crore | Rs 1.22 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 3470 cc | 1598 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 269 hp | 178 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 331 Nm | 265 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.49 kWh | |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 264 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 235 hp | |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 7 | — | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4815 mm | 4685 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm | 1865 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm | 1660 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2815 mm | 2755 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | 181 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 52 L | |
| Boot space | — | 179 L | 586 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | — | Interstellar Grey | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | No | |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | 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 | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage L: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore and the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD is the most powerful (Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has the biggest boot (Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 586 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage L 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.
