Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Changan Karvaan
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Suzuki Alto
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Suzuki Cultus
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Suzuki Swift
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 44.6 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 658 cc | 998 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 39 hp | 67 hp | 82 hp |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 56 Nm | 90 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 3980 mm | 3395 mm | 3600 mm | 3845 mm |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1475 mm | 1600 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | — | 2425 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 27 L | 35 L | 37 L |
| Boot space | — | — | 254 L | 265 L |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 145/80 R13 | 165/65 R14 | 185/55 R16 |
| Warranty | — | — | — | 3 years or 60,000 km |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
| Front disc brakes | No | Yes | No | 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 |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus 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 Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?
The Suzuki Swift GL has the biggest boot (Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus 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 Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 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, Suzuki Cultus 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.
