Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Sonata vs Changan Alsvin

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Specification	Hyundai Elantra Elantra 1.6 Special Edition Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 64.49 lakh	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1591 cc	1999 cc	1370 cc
Engine power	126 hp	152 hp	99 hp
Engine torque	155 Nm	192 Nm	135 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Length	4620 mm	4900 mm	4390 mm
Width	1800 mm	1860 mm	1725 mm
Height	1450 mm	1445 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2840 mm	2535 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	151 mm
Fuel tank	50 L	60 L	40 L
Boot space	407 L	510 L	436 L
Tyre size	215/55R16	235/45R18	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km	—
Colours	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	No
Reverse camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	No
Connected car app	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	No
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No	Yes
Rear spoiler	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No
Other
8-inch infotainment display	Yes	No	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	Yes	No	No
Heated side mirrors	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk opener	Yes	No	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	Yes	No
Smart trunk	No	Yes	No
Auto child lock	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.4/10	7.4/10

Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Sonata vs Changan Alsvin: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Changan Alsvin?

The Changan Alsvin is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Changan Alsvin?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Changan Alsvin?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Changan Alsvin?

The Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 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.

Are Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Changan Alsvin 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.

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