Suzuki Alto vs Dongfeng Box vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04
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| Specification |
Suzuki Alto
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Dongfeng Box
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Kaiyi e-Qute 04
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 55 lakh | Rs 44.9 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Electric | Electric | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | — | |
| Engine | 658 cc | — | — | |
| Engine power | 39 hp | — | — | |
| Engine torque | 56 Nm | — | — | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 32.56 kWh | 28.08 kWh | |
| Electric range | — | 330 km | 300 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 70 kW | 40 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 110 Nm | |
| AC charging | — | 3.3 kW | — | |
| AC charging time | — | About 10.5 hours (0–100%) | About 7 hours (full charge) | |
| DC charging time | — | About 42 minutes (10–80%) | About 30 minutes (30-80%) | |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Single-speed (electric) | Single-speed (electric) | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 3395 mm | 4030 mm | 3695 mm | |
| Width | 1475 mm | 1810 mm | 1685 mm | |
| Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm | 1615 mm | |
| Wheelbase | — | 2660 mm | 2500 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 27 L | — | — | |
| Tyre size | 145/80 R13 | 195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430) | — | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery | — | |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver | White, Blue, Pink, Grey | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | No | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | No | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No | Yes | |
| Wall charger included | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | Yes | No | No | |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver window pinch guard | Yes | No | No | |
| Front seat belt force limiters | Yes | No | No | |
| 2-DIN audio unit | Yes | No | No | |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound) | No | No | Yes | |
| 6-speaker audio system | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto up/down power windows on all doors | No | No | Yes | |
| Signature daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Follow-me-home lighting | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Suzuki Alto vs Dongfeng Box vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Kaiyi e-Qute 04?
The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.
Which has the longer electric range, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Kaiyi e-Qute 04?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 300 km).
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Kaiyi e-Qute 04?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 is the most powerful (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Kaiyi e-Qute 04?
The Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Kaiyi e-Qute 04 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.
