Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sportage L
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
|
Kia Sportage L
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.22 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1598 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 178 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 265 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | — | 1.49 kWh | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 264 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Combined power | — | 235 hp | |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | — | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4685 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1865 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1660 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2755 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 181 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 52 L | |
| Boot space | — | 586 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Interstellar Grey | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | 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 daytime running lights | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | 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 | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sportage L: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Changan Karvaan or the Kia Sportage L?
The Changan Karvaan is cheaper. It starts at Rs 31.49 lakh ex-factory, Rs 90.5 lakh less than the Kia Sportage L, which starts at Rs 1.22 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Changan Karvaan or the Kia Sportage L?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV is the most powerful (Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Changan Karvaan or the Kia Sportage L?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 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 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.
