Suzuki Alto vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

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Specification	Suzuki Alto Remove	Honda Civic Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 88.34 lakh	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 1.14 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	658 cc	1498 cc	1999 cc	1580 cc
Engine power	39 hp	127 hp	152 hp	104 hp
Engine torque	56 Nm	180 Nm	192 Nm	147 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	—	1.32 kWh
Electric motor power	—	—	—	32 kW
Electric motor torque	—	—	—	170 Nm
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	—	—	139 hp
Transmission	Manual	CVT	Automatic	DCT
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	4	5	5	5
Length	3395 mm	4687 mm	4900 mm	4710 mm
Width	1475 mm	1802 mm	1860 mm	1825 mm
Height	1490 mm	1432 mm	1445 mm	1430 mm
Wheelbase	—	2735 mm	2840 mm	2720 mm
Ground clearance	—	154 mm	—	150 mm
Fuel tank	27 L	—	60 L	42 L
Boot space	—	—	510 L	402 L
Tyre size	145/80 R13	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys	235/45R18	205/55 R16
Warranty	—	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	—	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Traction control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	No	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	No	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	No	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	No	No	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	No	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	No	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	No	No	Yes
Paddle shifters	No	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	No	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	No	No	No	Yes
Heated front seats	No	No	No	Yes
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	No	No	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No	No	Yes
USB ports	No	No	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	No	No	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	No	No	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	No	Yes	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	No	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	Yes
Other
Heater	Yes	No	No	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
Rear door side curtains	No	No	Yes	No
Smart trunk	No	No	Yes	Yes
Auto child lock	No	No	Yes	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	No	No	Yes
Full-size spare wheel	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	8.1/10	7.4/10	7.3/10

Suzuki Alto vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Alto, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Alto, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more boot space, Suzuki Alto, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Alto, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Suzuki Alto, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 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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