Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Changan Alsvin vs Honda City
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
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Suzuki Swift
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Changan Alsvin
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Honda City
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 44.6 lakh | Rs 41.89 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1197 cc | 1370 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 82 hp | 99 hp | 88 hp |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 113 Nm | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | CVT |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 3980 mm | 3845 mm | 4390 mm | 4451 mm |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1735 mm | 1725 mm | 1694 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1520 mm | 1468 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2450 mm | 2535 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 160 mm | 151 mm | 172 mm |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 37 L | 40 L | 40 L |
| Boot space | — | 265 L | 436 L | 510 L |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 185/55 R16 | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) | 175/65 R15 |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 60,000 km | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof | Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red | — |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | No | No |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | No | No |
| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | No | No |
| 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 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear charging port | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver seat height adjuster | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | Yes | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Automatic headlights | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lamps | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear wiper | 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 |
| Smartphone screen mirroring | No | Yes | No | No |
| SIM slot in infotainment | No | Yes | No | No |
| Puncture repair kit | No | Yes | No | No |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment | No | No | Yes | No |
| 7-inch touchscreen | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Changan Alsvin vs Honda City: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda City 1.2LS 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, Suzuki Swift, Changan Alsvin and Honda City 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.
