Honda City vs Suzuki Alto vs Hyundai Sonata N Line
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda City
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Suzuki Alto
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Hyundai Sonata N Line
Sonata N Line 2.5T
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 47.37 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 1.65 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1199 cc | 658 cc | 2497 cc | |
| Engine power | 88 hp | 39 hp | 290 hp | |
| Engine torque | 110 Nm | 56 Nm | 422 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | CVT | Manual | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Length | 4451 mm | 3395 mm | 4910 mm | |
| Width | 1694 mm | 1475 mm | 1860 mm | |
| Height | 1498 mm | 1490 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | — | 2840 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | — | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 27 L | 60 L | |
| Boot space | 510 L | — | 480 L | |
| Tyre size | 175/65 R15 | 145/80 R13 | 245/40 R19 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | — | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | — | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | No | |
| EBD | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | No | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No | No | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear charging port | Yes | No | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | Yes | No | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | No | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | No | No | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | No | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | No | Yes | No | |
| Front disc brakes | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | Yes | No | |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | Yes | No | |
| 2-DIN audio unit | No | Yes | No | |
| Lane following assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Safe exit assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear occupant alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated rear seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Powered rear curtain | No | No | Yes | |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Honda City vs Suzuki Alto vs Hyundai Sonata N Line: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata N Line from Rs 1.65 crore.
Which is more powerful, Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 290 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 480 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda City, Suzuki Alto and Hyundai Sonata N Line 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.
