Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Dongfeng Box vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Honda Civic

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Specification	Hyundai Sonata N Line Sonata N Line 2.5T Remove	Dongfeng Box Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	Honda Civic Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.65 crore	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 88.34 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Electric	Hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	2497 cc	—	1580 cc	1498 cc
Engine power	290 hp	—	104 hp	127 hp
Engine torque	422 Nm	—	147 Nm	180 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	32.56 kWh	1.32 kWh	—
Electric range	—	330 km	—	—
Electric motor power	—	70 kW	32 kW	—
Electric motor torque	—	—	170 Nm	—
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
Combined power	—	—	139 hp	—
Transmission	DCT	Single-speed (electric)	DCT	CVT
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4910 mm	4030 mm	4710 mm	4687 mm
Width	1860 mm	1810 mm	1825 mm	1802 mm
Height	1445 mm	1570 mm	1430 mm	1432 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2660 mm	2720 mm	2735 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	150 mm	154 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	—	42 L	—
Boot space	480 L	—	402 L	—
Tyre size	245/40 R19	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	205/55 R16	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)
Colours	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	—
Safety
Airbags	—	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	No	No
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	No	Yes	No	No
Rear power windows	No	Yes	No	No
Central locking	No	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	Yes	No
Heated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	No
Ambient lighting	Yes	No	No	No
Sunroof	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	No	Yes	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	Yes	Yes
Other
Lane following assist	Yes	No	No	No
Safe exit assist	Yes	No	No	No
Rear occupant alert	Yes	No	No	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	No	No	No
Heated rear seats	Yes	No	No	No
Powered rear curtain	Yes	No	No	No
Side parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	No	No	Yes	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	7/10	7.3/10	8.1/10

Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Dongfeng Box vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Honda Civic: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Honda Civic?

The Dongfeng Box is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore and the Hyundai Sonata N Line from Rs 1.65 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Honda Civic?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 290 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Honda Civic?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 480 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Honda Civic?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Hyundai Sonata N Line, Dongfeng Box, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Honda Civic 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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