Question 1

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Alto, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Cultus and Toyota Yaris?

Accepted Answer

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 Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Alto, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Cultus and Toyota Yaris?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 98 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Suzuki Alto, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Cultus and Toyota Yaris?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has the biggest boot (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 476 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Alto, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Cultus and Toyota Yaris?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has 0 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Suzuki Alto, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Cultus and Toyota Yaris prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Suzuki Alto Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Toyota Yaris Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 46.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	658 cc	1370 cc	998 cc	1329 cc
Engine power	39 hp	99 hp	67 hp	98 hp
Engine torque	56 Nm	135 Nm	90 Nm	123 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	4	5	5	—
Length	3395 mm	4390 mm	3600 mm	4425 mm
Width	1475 mm	1725 mm	1600 mm	1730 mm
Height	1490 mm	1468 mm	1540 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	—	2535 mm	2425 mm	2550 mm
Ground clearance	—	151 mm	145 mm	—
Fuel tank	27 L	40 L	35 L	—
Boot space	—	436 L	254 L	476 L
Tyre size	145/80 R13	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	165/65 R14	185/60 R15
Warranty	—	—	—	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Attitude Black, Grey Graphite, Super White, Phantom Brown, Strong Blue, Silver Metallic
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	No	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	No	Yes
Traction control	No	No	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No	No	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	No
USB ports	No	Yes	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	No	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	No
Other
Heater	Yes	No	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	Yes	No	No	No
Driver window pinch guard	Yes	No	No	No
Front seat belt force limiters	Yes	No	No	No
2-DIN audio unit	Yes	No	No	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	Yes	No	No
7-inch touchscreen	No	Yes	No	No
Rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	Yes	No
Retractable side mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	7.4/10	6.5/10	7.4/10

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