Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sorento
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
|
Kia Sorento
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 331 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 7 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2815 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | |
| Boot space | — | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | — | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Sliding rear doors | Yes | No | |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | Yes | No | |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | Yes | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Changan Karvaan or the Kia Sorento?
The Changan Karvaan is cheaper. It starts at Rs 31.49 lakh ex-factory, Rs 1.05 crore less than the Kia Sorento, which starts at Rs 1.36 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Changan Karvaan or the Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD is the most powerful (Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Changan Karvaan or the Kia Sorento?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan and Kia Sorento 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.
