Changan Karvaan vs Toyota Fortuner vs Kia Sportage L vs Kia Sorento
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Changan Karvaan
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Toyota Fortuner
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Kia Sportage L
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Kia Sorento
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.24 crore | Rs 1.22 crore | Rs 1.36 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | — | 1598 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine power | 96 hp | — | 178 hp | 269 hp |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | — | 265 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.49 kWh | — |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 264 Nm | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 235 hp | — |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | — | — | 7 |
| Length | 3980 mm | — | 4685 mm | 4815 mm |
| Width | 1620 mm | — | 1865 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | — | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | — | 2755 mm | 2815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | 181 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 52 L | — |
| Boot space | — | — | 586 L | 179 L |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | — | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Attitude Black, Super White, Phantom Brown, Graphite, Silver Metallic, Premium Black | Interstellar Grey | — |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | — | 6 | 6 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | No | Yes |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | No |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | No | No | No |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | No |
| Central locking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | No |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power tailgate | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | No |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Roof rails | No | No | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | No | Yes | No |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 |
Changan Karvaan vs Toyota Fortuner vs Kia Sportage L vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore, the Toyota Fortuner from Rs 1.24 crore and the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD is the most powerful (Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has the biggest boot (Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 586 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G (4x2, petrol) has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 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, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento 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.
