Question 1

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Changan Alsvin 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 Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 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 Swift, Changan Alsvin 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 Swift Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	1197 cc	1370 cc	658 cc
Engine power	96 hp	82 hp	99 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	113 Nm	135 Nm	56 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5	5	4
Length	3980 mm	3845 mm	4390 mm	3395 mm
Width	1620 mm	1735 mm	1725 mm	1475 mm
Height	1890 mm	1520 mm	1468 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	2450 mm	2535 mm	—
Ground clearance	165 mm	160 mm	151 mm	—
Fuel tank	40 L	37 L	40 L	27 L
Boot space	—	265 L	436 L	—
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	185/55 R16	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	145/80 R13
Warranty	—	3 years or 60,000 km	—	—
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	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
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	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	No	No	No	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	Yes	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
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	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	No	No
USB ports	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	Yes	No
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	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	Yes	No
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
Heater	No	No	No	Yes
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	7.5/10	7.4/10	7/10

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