Kia Stonic vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Alto vs Dongfeng Box

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Specification	Kia Stonic Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Dongfeng Box Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 54.99 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 55 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Electric
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	—
Engine	998 cc	998 cc	658 cc	—
Engine power	99 hp	67 hp	39 hp	—
Engine torque	172 Nm	90 Nm	56 Nm	—
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	—	32.56 kWh
Electric range	—	—	—	330 km
Electric motor power	—	—	—	70 kW
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
Transmission	DCT	Manual	Manual	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	4	5
Length	4165 mm	3600 mm	3395 mm	4030 mm
Width	1760 mm	1600 mm	1475 mm	1810 mm
Height	—	1540 mm	1490 mm	1570 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm	2425 mm	—	2660 mm
Ground clearance	—	145 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	45 L	35 L	27 L	—
Boot space	352 L	254 L	—	—
Tyre size	195/55R16 (Turbo X), 205/55R17 (Turbo S)	165/65 R14	145/80 R13	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	—	—	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery
Colours	Clear White, Fusion Black, Sparkling Silver, Interstellar Grey, Selenium Grey	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver
Safety
Airbags	6	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	No	Yes
Traction control	No	No	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	No	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	No
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	No	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	No	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
USB ports	No	Yes	No	No
Digital instrument cluster	No	No	No	Yes
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	Yes	No	No
Other
8-inch display audio with 6 speakers	Yes	No	No	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	Yes	No	No	No
Multi-collision brake	Yes	No	No	No
Manual speed limit assist	Yes	No	No	No
Heater	No	Yes	Yes	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	Yes	No	No
Front disc brakes	No	No	Yes	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	Yes	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	Yes	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	6.5/10	7/10	7/10

Kia Stonic vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Alto vs Dongfeng Box: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Stonic, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Alto and Dongfeng Box?

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 Kia Stonic from Rs 54.99 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.

Which is more powerful, Kia Stonic, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Alto and Dongfeng Box?

The Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X is the most powerful (Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X: 99 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Stonic, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Alto and Dongfeng Box?

The Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X has the biggest boot (Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X: 352 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Stonic, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Alto and Dongfeng Box?

The Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X has 6 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Stonic, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Alto and Dongfeng Box 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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