Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Changan Alsvin
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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Suzuki Alto
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Changan Alsvin
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 41.89 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1193 cc | 658 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 96 hp | 39 hp | 99 hp |
| Engine torque | 90 Nm | 119 Nm | 56 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 (6+1) | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm | 3395 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm | 1475 mm | 1725 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm | 1490 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2425 mm | 2560 mm | — | 2535 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm | — | 151 mm |
| Fuel tank | 35 L | 40 L | 27 L | 40 L |
| Boot space | 254 L | — | — | 436 L |
| Tyre size | 165/65 R14 | 165/70 R14 LT | 145/80 R13 | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | 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 | No |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Reverse camera | No | No | No | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | No |
| Leather seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | No |
| USB ports | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | Yes | No | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | Yes | No | Yes | 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 |
| Front disc brakes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | No | Yes | No |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | No | Yes | No |
| 2-DIN audio unit | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | 7.4/10 |
Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Changan Alsvin: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?
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 Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?
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 Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more boot space, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin?
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 Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 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.
Are Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan Alsvin 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.
