Dongfeng Box vs Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs GUGO Box

Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.

Show differences only

Specification	Dongfeng Box Remove	Hyundai Sonata N Line Sonata N Line 2.5T Remove	Kaiyi e-Qute 04 Remove	GUGO Box Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 1.65 crore	Rs 44.9 lakh	Rs 57 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Electric	Electric
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	—	—
Engine	—	2497 cc	—	—
Engine power	—	290 hp	—	—
Engine torque	—	422 Nm	—	—
Battery & charging
Battery	32.56 kWh	—	28.08 kWh	31.4 kWh
Electric range	330 km	—	300 km	330 km
Electric motor power	70 kW	—	40 kW	70 kW
Electric motor torque	—	—	110 Nm	180 Nm
AC charging	3.3 kW	—	—	6.6 kW
AC charging time	About 10.5 hours (0–100%)	—	About 7 hours (full charge)	About 6 hours
DC charging time	About 42 minutes (10–80%)	—	About 30 minutes (30-80%)	Up to 80% in about 30 minutes
Charging port	CCS2	—	—	CCS2
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	DCT	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4030 mm	4910 mm	3695 mm	4030 mm
Width	1810 mm	1860 mm	1685 mm	1810 mm
Height	1570 mm	1445 mm	1615 mm	1570 mm
Wheelbase	2660 mm	2840 mm	2500 mm	2660 mm
Fuel tank	—	60 L	—	—
Boot space	—	480 L	—	—
Tyre size	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	245/40 R19	—	195/55 R16 (E1); 17-inch wheels (E2, E3)
Warranty	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	4 years or 100,000 km	—	2 years / 100,000 km vehicle; 4 years / 150,000 km battery (as reported at launch)
Colours	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	White, Blue, Pink, Grey	Coral Pink, Skiing White, Jet Black, Urban Grey, Surfing Blue
Safety
Airbags	2	—	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	No	No
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Hill descent control	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	No	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	No	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	No	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	No	Yes	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	Yes	No	No
Lane keep assist	No	Yes	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	Yes	No	No
Auto high beam	No	Yes	No	No
Driver attention alert	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	No	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	No	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	No	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	No	No	Yes
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	Yes	No	No
Ambient lighting	No	Yes	No	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless phone charger	No	Yes	No	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Head-up display	No	Yes	No	No
Premium sound system	No	Yes	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes	No
Wall charger included	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	No	No
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	No	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Other
Lane following assist	No	Yes	No	No
Safe exit assist	No	Yes	No	No
Rear occupant alert	No	Yes	No	No
Heated steering wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Heated rear seats	No	Yes	No	No
Powered rear curtain	No	Yes	No	No
Side parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound)	No	No	Yes	No
6-speaker audio system	No	No	Yes	No
Auto up/down power windows on all doors	No	No	Yes	No
Signature daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Follow-me-home lighting	No	No	Yes	No
Frameless doors with hidden door handles	No	No	No	Yes
One-touch reclining front seats	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	7.8/10	7.4/10	7.2/10

Dongfeng Box vs Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs GUGO Box: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and GUGO Box?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 04 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh, the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh, the GUGO Box from Rs 57 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata N Line from Rs 1.65 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and GUGO Box?

They are closely matched (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; GUGO Box E1 Eco: 330 km; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 300 km).

Which is more powerful, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and GUGO Box?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 290 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; GUGO Box E1 Eco: 94 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp).

Which has more safety features, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and GUGO Box?

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the GUGO Box E1 Eco has 2 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and GUGO Box 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.

Compare different cars

Dongfeng Box vs Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs GUGO Box: quick answers

Most compared cars this month