Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs Suzuki Swift

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Specification	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	658 cc	1193 cc	1197 cc
Engine power	96 hp	39 hp	96 hp	82 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	56 Nm	119 Nm	113 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	4	—	5
Length	3980 mm	3395 mm	4560 mm	3845 mm
Width	1620 mm	1475 mm	1645 mm	1735 mm
Height	1890 mm	1490 mm	1890 mm	1520 mm
Wheelbase	2560 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	175/70 R14 LT	185/55 R16
Warranty	—	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof
Safety
Airbags	2	2	—	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	No	No	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	No	Yes
EBD	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No	No	Yes
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
Heater	No	Yes	No	No
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	Yes	No	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	Yes	No	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	Yes	No	No
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	No	No	Yes	No
1,000 kg payload	No	No	Yes	No
Cargo crash cage	No	No	Yes	No
FM radio with AUX input	No	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	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	7/10	6/10	7.5/10

Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Changan M9 Sherpa and Suzuki Swift?

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Changan M9 Sherpa and Suzuki Swift?

They are closely matched (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Changan M9 Sherpa and Suzuki Swift?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 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, Suzuki Alto, Changan M9 Sherpa 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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