Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Alto vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Suzuki Cultus
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Dongfeng Box
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Suzuki Alto
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Kaiyi e-Qute 04
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Suzuki Cultus
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 55 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 44.9 lakh | Rs 40.89 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Petrol | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | — | Petrol |
| Engine | — | 658 cc | — | 998 cc |
| Engine power | — | 39 hp | — | 67 hp |
| Engine torque | — | 56 Nm | — | 90 Nm |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 32.56 kWh | — | 28.08 kWh | — |
| Electric range | 330 km | — | 300 km | — |
| Electric motor power | 70 kW | — | 40 kW | — |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 110 Nm | — |
| AC charging | 3.3 kW | — | — | — |
| AC charging time | About 10.5 hours (0–100%) | — | About 7 hours (full charge) | — |
| DC charging time | About 42 minutes (10–80%) | — | About 30 minutes (30-80%) | — |
| Charging port | CCS2 | — | — | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Manual | Single-speed (electric) | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4030 mm | 3395 mm | 3695 mm | 3600 mm |
| Width | 1810 mm | 1475 mm | 1685 mm | 1600 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm | 1615 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm | — | 2500 mm | 2425 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | — | — | 145 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 27 L | — | 35 L |
| Boot space | — | — | — | 254 L |
| Tyre size | 195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430) | 145/80 R13 | — | 165/65 R14 |
| Warranty | 4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery | — | — | — |
| Colours | Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | White, Blue, Pink, Grey | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Brake assist | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Traction control | Yes | No | No | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | No |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | No |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | No |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | No |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| USB ports | No | No | No | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wall charger included | No | No | Yes | No |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Rear defogger | No | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Front disc brakes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | Yes | No | No |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | Yes | No | No |
| 2-DIN audio unit | 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 |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 |
Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Alto vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Suzuki Cultus: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Suzuki Cultus?
The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.
Which has the longer electric range, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Suzuki Cultus?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 300 km).
Which is more powerful, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Suzuki Cultus?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 is the most powerful (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Suzuki Cultus?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 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, Suzuki Alto, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 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.
