Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Changan Alsvin vs Honda City
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Suzuki Cultus
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Changan Karvaan
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Changan Alsvin
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Honda City
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 41.89 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1193 cc | 1370 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 96 hp | 99 hp | 88 hp |
| Engine torque | 90 Nm | 119 Nm | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | CVT |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm | 4390 mm | 4451 mm |
| Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm | 1725 mm | 1694 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm | 1468 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2425 mm | 2560 mm | 2535 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm | 151 mm | 172 mm |
| Fuel tank | 35 L | 40 L | 40 L | 40 L |
| Boot space | 254 L | — | 436 L | 510 L |
| Tyre size | 165/65 R14 | 165/70 R14 LT | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) | 175/65 R15 |
| Warranty | — | — | — | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red | — |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | No |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | No |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear charging port | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver seat height adjuster | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear defogger | Yes | No | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | 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 |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment | No | No | Yes | No |
| 7-inch touchscreen | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Changan Alsvin vs Honda City: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
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; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp).
Which has more boot space, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Honda City?
The Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Honda City 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.
