Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus

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Specification	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	1197 cc	658 cc	998 cc
Engine power	96 hp	82 hp	39 hp	67 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	113 Nm	56 Nm	90 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5	4	5
Length	3980 mm	3845 mm	3395 mm	3600 mm
Width	1620 mm	1735 mm	1475 mm	1600 mm
Height	1890 mm	1520 mm	1490 mm	1540 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	2450 mm	—	2425 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	160 mm	—	145 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	37 L	27 L	35 L
Boot space	—	265 L	—	254 L
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	185/55 R16	145/80 R13	165/65 R14
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	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	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	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	No	Yes
USB ports	No	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	No	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	Yes	No	Yes
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
Heater	No	No	Yes	Yes
Front disc brakes	No	No	Yes	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	Yes	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	Yes	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	Yes	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7.5/10	7/10	6.5/10

Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus?

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 Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

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

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

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

The Suzuki Swift GL has the biggest boot (Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

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

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 Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus 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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