Question 1

Which is cheaper, Honda City, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Honda City, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Honda City, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Honda City, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Honda City, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Honda City Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 47.37 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1199 cc	1197 cc	658 cc	1370 cc
Engine power	88 hp	82 hp	39 hp	99 hp
Engine torque	110 Nm	113 Nm	56 Nm	135 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	CVT	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	4	5
Length	4451 mm	3845 mm	3395 mm	4390 mm
Width	1694 mm	1735 mm	1475 mm	1725 mm
Height	1498 mm	1520 mm	1490 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2450 mm	—	2535 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	160 mm	—	151 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	37 L	27 L	40 L
Boot space	510 L	265 L	—	436 L
Tyre size	175/65 R15	185/55 R16	145/80 R13	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	3 years or 60,000 km	—	—
Colours	—	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	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
Safety
Airbags	2	6	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	No	No
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes	No
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	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No	No
Leather seats	No	No	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No	No
Rear charging port	Yes	No	No	No
Driver seat height adjuster	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No	No	Yes
Rear defogger	No	Yes	No	No
Rear wiper	No	Yes	No	No
Other
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	Yes	No	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	Yes	No	No
Puncture repair kit	No	Yes	No	No
Heater	No	No	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	No	Yes	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	Yes	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	Yes	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.3/10	7.5/10	7/10	7.4/10

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