Question 1

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Elantra or the Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin is cheaper. It starts at Rs 41.89 lakh ex-factory, Rs 22.6 lakh less than the Hyundai Elantra, which starts at Rs 64.49 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Elantra or the Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition is the most powerful (Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, the Hyundai Elantra or the Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, the Hyundai Elantra or the Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 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 Hyundai Elantra 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	Hyundai Elantra Elantra 1.6 Special Edition	Changan Alsvin
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 64.49 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1591 cc	1370 cc
Engine power	126 hp	99 hp
Engine torque	155 Nm	135 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5
Length	4620 mm	4390 mm
Width	1800 mm	1725 mm
Height	1450 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2535 mm
Ground clearance	—	151 mm
Fuel tank	50 L	40 L
Boot space	407 L	436 L
Tyre size	215/55R16	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	—
Colours	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
Safety
Airbags	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Reverse camera	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Connected car app	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No
Automatic headlights	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	Yes
Rear spoiler	Yes	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No
Other
8-inch infotainment display	Yes	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	Yes	No
Heated side mirrors	Yes	No
Smart trunk opener	Yes	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.4/10

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