Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift vs Toyota Hiace

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Specification	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Toyota Hiace Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	—
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	1193 cc	658 cc	1197 cc	2494 cc
Engine power	96 hp	39 hp	82 hp	—
Engine torque	119 Nm	56 Nm	113 Nm	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	4	5	—
Length	3980 mm	3395 mm	3845 mm	—
Width	1620 mm	1475 mm	1735 mm	—
Height	1890 mm	1490 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	185/55 R16	—
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	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	6	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	No
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	No	Yes	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	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
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes	No
Radio with CD player	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7/10	7.5/10	6.9/10

Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift vs Toyota Hiace: quick answers

Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Hiace?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Hiace?

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 Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Hiace Standard Roof (Diesel) has 0 airbags and 2 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 Swift and Toyota Hiace 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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