Suzuki Alto vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Changan M9 Sherpa

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Specification	Suzuki Alto Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 23.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	658 cc	1193 cc	1197 cc	1193 cc
Engine power	39 hp	96 hp	82 hp	96 hp
Engine torque	56 Nm	119 Nm	113 Nm	119 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	4	7 (6+1)	5	—
Length	3395 mm	3980 mm	3845 mm	4560 mm
Width	1475 mm	1620 mm	1735 mm	1645 mm
Height	1490 mm	1890 mm	1520 mm	1890 mm
Wheelbase	—	2560 mm	2450 mm	—
Ground clearance	—	165 mm	160 mm	—
Fuel tank	27 L	40 L	37 L	—
Boot space	—	—	265 L	—
Tyre size	145/80 R13	165/70 R14 LT	185/55 R16	175/70 R14 LT
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km	—
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof	White
Safety
Airbags	2	2	6	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	No
EBD	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes	No
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	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
Heater	Yes	No	No	No
Front disc brakes	Yes	No	No	Yes
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
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
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	No	No	No	Yes
1,000 kg payload	No	No	No	Yes
Cargo crash cage	No	No	No	Yes
FM radio with AUX input	No	No	No	Yes
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	6.3/10	7.5/10	6/10

Suzuki Alto vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Swift vs Changan M9 Sherpa: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Alto, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Changan M9 Sherpa?

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Alto, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Changan M9 Sherpa?

They are closely matched (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Alto, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Changan M9 Sherpa?

The Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 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 Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Suzuki Alto, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Swift and Changan M9 Sherpa 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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