Question 1

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

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 Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT is the most powerful (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 98 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has the biggest boot (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 476 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has 0 airbags and 10 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.

Question 5

Are Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Cultus, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Alto 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 Cultus Remove	Toyota Yaris Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 46.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	998 cc	1329 cc	658 cc
Engine power	96 hp	67 hp	98 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	90 Nm	123 Nm	56 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5	—	4
Length	3980 mm	3600 mm	4425 mm	3395 mm
Width	1620 mm	1600 mm	1730 mm	1475 mm
Height	1890 mm	1540 mm	1475 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	2425 mm	2550 mm	—
Ground clearance	165 mm	145 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	40 L	35 L	—	27 L
Boot space	—	254 L	476 L	—
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	165/65 R14	185/60 R15	145/80 R13
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	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	2	2	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No	No
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Traction control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No	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	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	No	No
USB ports	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	No	Yes	No	No
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	Yes
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	Yes	No	No
Retractable side mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	No	No	Yes
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	No	Yes
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	No	Yes
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	6.5/10	7.4/10	7/10

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