Dongfeng Box vs Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Cultus

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	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	3470 cc	1197 cc	998 cc
Engine power	—	268 hp	82 hp	67 hp
Engine torque	—	331.5 Nm	113 Nm	90 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	32.56 kWh	—	—	—
Electric range	330 km	—	—	—
Electric motor power	70 kW	—	—	—
AC charging	3.3 kW	—	—	—
AC charging time	About 10.5 hours (0–100%)	—	—	—
DC charging time	About 42 minutes (10–80%)	—	—	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	11	5	5
Length	4030 mm	5155 mm	3845 mm	3600 mm
Width	1810 mm	1995 mm	1735 mm	1600 mm
Height	1570 mm	1740 mm	1520 mm	1540 mm
Wheelbase	2660 mm	3090 mm	2450 mm	2425 mm
Ground clearance	—	172 mm	160 mm	145 mm
Fuel tank	—	72 L	37 L	35 L
Boot space	—	—	265 L	254 L
Tyre size	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	235/60R18	185/55 R16	165/65 R14
Warranty	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	3 years or 60,000 km	—
Colours	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	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
Safety
Airbags	2	—	6	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	Yes	No
Knee airbag	No	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	No	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	No	Yes	No	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
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	Yes	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	No	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	Yes	No	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	Yes	No	No
Power tailgate	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes	No	No
Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB ports	No	Yes	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	No	Yes	No	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	No	No
Head-up display	No	Yes	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	No	No
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	Yes	No
Fog lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Roof rails	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	Yes
Rear wiper	No	Yes	Yes	No
Other
Smart power sliding doors	No	Yes	No	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Dual sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Lane following assist	No	Yes	No	No
Safe exit assist	No	Yes	No	No
Driver seat memory	No	Yes	No	No
Heated steering wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Sunshade blinds	No	Yes	No	No
Artificial leather seats	No	Yes	No	No
Heated outside mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes	No
Heater	No	No	No	Yes
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	7.6/10	7.5/10	6.5/10

Dongfeng Box vs Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Cultus: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Dongfeng Box, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Cultus?

The Suzuki Cultus is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh, the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, Dongfeng Box, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Cultus?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp).

Which has more boot space, Dongfeng Box, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Swift 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, Dongfeng Box, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Cultus?

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 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 Dongfeng Box, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Swift 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.

Compare different cars

Dongfeng Box vs Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Cultus: quick answers

Most compared cars this month