Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto

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Specification	Changan Karvaan	Suzuki Alto
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	658 cc
Engine power	96 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	56 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	4
Length	3980 mm	3395 mm
Width	1620 mm	1475 mm
Height	1890 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	—
Ground clearance	165 mm	—
Fuel tank	40 L	27 L
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	145/80 R13
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes
Exterior & lighting
Fog lamps	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No
Other
Sliding rear doors	Yes	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	Yes	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	Yes	No
Heater	No	Yes
Front disc brakes	No	Yes
Driver window pinch guard	No	Yes
Front seat belt force limiters	No	Yes
2-DIN audio unit	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7/10

Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Changan Karvaan or the Suzuki Alto?

The Suzuki Alto is cheaper. It starts at Rs 29.95 lakh ex-factory, Rs 154,139 less than the Changan Karvaan, which starts at Rs 31.49 lakh.

Which is more powerful, the Changan Karvaan or the Suzuki Alto?

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

Which has more safety features, the Changan Karvaan or the Suzuki Alto?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Alto 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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