Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto
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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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1193 cc | 658 cc | |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 96 hp | 39 hp | |
| Engine torque | 90 Nm | 119 Nm | 56 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 (6+1) | 4 | |
| Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm | 3395 mm | |
| Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm | 1475 mm | |
| Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm | 1490 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2425 mm | 2560 mm | — | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 35 L | 40 L | 27 L | |
| Boot space | 254 L | — | — | |
| Tyre size | 165/65 R14 | 165/70 R14 LT | 145/80 R13 | |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | No | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear defogger | Yes | No | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | Yes | No | No | |
| Sliding rear doors | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | No | Yes | No | |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | No | Yes | No | |
| Front disc brakes | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | No | Yes | |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | No | Yes | |
| 2-DIN audio unit | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Alto?
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 and the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Alto?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Alto?
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 and the Suzuki Alto VXR 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 and Suzuki Alto 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.
