Changan Karvaan vs Toyota Yaris vs Suzuki Alto 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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Toyota Yaris
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Suzuki Alto
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Honda City
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 46.49 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1329 cc | 658 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 98 hp | 39 hp | 88 hp |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 123 Nm | 56 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | CVT |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | — | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4425 mm | 3395 mm | 4451 mm |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm | 1475 mm | 1694 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1475 mm | 1490 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2550 mm | — | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | — | 172 mm |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 27 L | 40 L |
| Boot space | — | 476 L | — | 510 L |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 185/60 R15 | 145/80 R13 | 175/65 R15 |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | 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 | No | No | Yes |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | No | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | No | No |
| Traction control | No | Yes | No | No |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | No | No |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | No |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No | No | Yes |
| USB ports | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Fog lamps | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mirror turn indicators | 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 |
| Retractable side mirrors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Heater | No | No | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | 7.3/10 |
Changan Karvaan vs Toyota Yaris vs Suzuki Alto vs Honda City: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Alto and Honda City?
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 Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh and the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Alto and Honda City?
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; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Alto and Honda City?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 476 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Alto and Honda City?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has 0 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 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, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Alto 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.
