Question 1

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

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 Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 98 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has the biggest boot (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 476 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

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 Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has 0 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Yaris and Changan Alsvin prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Toyota Yaris Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 46.49 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	658 cc	1329 cc	1370 cc
Engine power	96 hp	39 hp	98 hp	99 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	56 Nm	123 Nm	135 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	4	—	5
Length	3980 mm	3395 mm	4425 mm	4390 mm
Width	1620 mm	1475 mm	1730 mm	1725 mm
Height	1890 mm	1490 mm	1475 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	—	2550 mm	2535 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	—	—	151 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	27 L	—	40 L
Boot space	—	—	476 L	436 L
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	145/80 R13	185/60 R15	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first	—
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Attitude Black, Grey Graphite, Super White, Phantom Brown, Strong Blue, Silver Metallic	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
Safety
Airbags	2	2	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Traction control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	No	No
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	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	No	Yes
Leather seats	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
USB ports	No	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	No	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	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	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
Retractable side mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7/10	7.4/10	7.4/10

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