Hyundai Sonata vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift

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Specification	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1999 cc	658 cc	998 cc	1197 cc
Engine power	152 hp	39 hp	67 hp	82 hp
Engine torque	192 Nm	56 Nm	90 Nm	113 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	4	5	5
Length	4900 mm	3395 mm	3600 mm	3845 mm
Width	1860 mm	1475 mm	1600 mm	1735 mm
Height	1445 mm	1490 mm	1540 mm	1520 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	—	2425 mm	2450 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	145 mm	160 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	27 L	35 L	37 L
Boot space	510 L	—	254 L	265 L
Tyre size	235/45R18	145/80 R13	165/65 R14	185/55 R16
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km
Colours	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	No	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	No	Yes
Traction control	Yes	No	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Reverse camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No	No	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	No	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	No	No	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	No	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No	No
Leather seats	Yes	No	No	No
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	No	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic headlights	No	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	Yes
Fog lamps	No	No	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	Yes
Rear wiper	No	No	No	Yes
Other
Rear door side curtains	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	Yes	No	No	No
Auto child lock	Yes	No	No	No
Heater	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	No	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	Yes	No	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	Yes	No	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	Yes	No	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	Yes	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	No	Yes
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	No	Yes
Puncture repair kit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7/10	6.5/10	7.5/10

Hyundai Sonata vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Sonata, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Sonata, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Sonata, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Hyundai Sonata, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift 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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