Question 1

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Changan Alsvin 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	Suzuki Swift Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	658 cc	1197 cc	1193 cc	1370 cc
Engine power	39 hp	82 hp	96 hp	99 hp
Engine torque	56 Nm	113 Nm	119 Nm	135 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	4	5	7 (6+1)	5
Length	3395 mm	3845 mm	3980 mm	4390 mm
Width	1475 mm	1735 mm	1620 mm	1725 mm
Height	1490 mm	1520 mm	1890 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	—	2450 mm	2560 mm	2535 mm
Ground clearance	—	160 mm	165 mm	151 mm
Fuel tank	27 L	37 L	40 L	40 L
Boot space	—	265 L	—	436 L
Tyre size	145/80 R13	185/55 R16	165/70 R14 LT	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	—	3 years or 60,000 km	—	—
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
Safety
Airbags	2	6	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	No	No
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	No	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	Yes	No	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	No	No
USB ports	No	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	No	Yes
Rear defogger	No	Yes	No	No
Rear wiper	No	Yes	No	No
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
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	Yes	No	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	Yes	No	No
Puncture repair kit	No	Yes	No	No
Sliding rear doors	No	No	Yes	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	No	Yes	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	7.5/10	6.3/10	7.4/10

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