Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Alto

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Specification	Kaiyi e-Qute 04 Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 44.9 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	1193 cc	1197 cc	658 cc
Engine power	—	96 hp	82 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	—	119 Nm	113 Nm	56 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	28.08 kWh	—	—	—
Electric range	300 km	—	—	—
Electric motor power	40 kW	—	—	—
Electric motor torque	110 Nm	—	—	—
AC charging time	About 7 hours (full charge)	—	—	—
DC charging time	About 30 minutes (30-80%)	—	—	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (6+1)	5	4
Length	3695 mm	3980 mm	3845 mm	3395 mm
Width	1685 mm	1620 mm	1735 mm	1475 mm
Height	1615 mm	1890 mm	1520 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2560 mm	2450 mm	—
Ground clearance	—	165 mm	160 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	40 L	37 L	27 L
Boot space	—	—	265 L	—
Tyre size	—	165/70 R14 LT	185/55 R16	145/80 R13
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km	—
Colours	White, Blue, Pink, Grey	Black, Grey, Silver, White	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
Safety
Airbags	2	2	6	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	No	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	No	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No	No
Wall charger included	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	No	Yes	No
Other
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound)	Yes	No	No	No
6-speaker audio system	Yes	No	No	No
Auto up/down power windows on all doors	Yes	No	No	No
Signature daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Follow-me-home lighting	Yes	No	No	No
Sliding rear doors	No	Yes	No	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	Yes	No	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	Yes	No	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes	No
Heater	No	No	No	Yes
Front disc brakes	No	No	No	Yes
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	No	Yes
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	No	Yes
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	6.3/10	7.5/10	7/10

Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Alto: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto?

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh.

Which is more powerful, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto?

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto 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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