Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift
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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Suzuki Cultus
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Suzuki Swift
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 55 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 44.6 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | — | 658 cc | 998 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine power | — | 39 hp | 67 hp | 82 hp |
| Engine torque | — | 56 Nm | 90 Nm | 113 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) | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4030 mm | 3395 mm | 3600 mm | 3845 mm |
| Width | 1810 mm | 1475 mm | 1600 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm | — | 2425 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | — | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 27 L | 35 L | 37 L |
| Boot space | — | — | 254 L | 265 L |
| Tyre size | 195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430) | 145/80 R13 | 165/65 R14 | 185/55 R16 |
| Warranty | 4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery | — | — | 3 years or 60,000 km |
| Colours | Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Brake assist | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | No |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | No | No |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Automatic headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fog lamps | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear wiper | No | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | No | No | Yes | No |
| Smartphone screen mirroring | No | No | No | Yes |
| SIM slot in infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Puncture repair kit | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?
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 Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 is the most powerful (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more boot space, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?
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, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?
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 Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 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, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift 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.
