Question 1

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Alto?

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 Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Alto?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT is the most powerful (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 98 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Alto?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has the biggest boot (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 476 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Alto?

Accepted Answer

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 Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has 0 airbags and 10 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.

Question 5

Are Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Alto 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 Cultus Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	Toyota Yaris Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 46.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	998 cc	1193 cc	1329 cc	658 cc
Engine power	67 hp	96 hp	98 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	90 Nm	119 Nm	123 Nm	56 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (6+1)	—	4
Length	3600 mm	3980 mm	4425 mm	3395 mm
Width	1600 mm	1620 mm	1730 mm	1475 mm
Height	1540 mm	1890 mm	1475 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2425 mm	2560 mm	2550 mm	—
Ground clearance	145 mm	165 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	35 L	40 L	—	27 L
Boot space	254 L	—	476 L	—
Tyre size	165/65 R14	165/70 R14 LT	185/60 R15	145/80 R13
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first	—
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Attitude Black, Grey Graphite, Super White, Phantom Brown, Strong Blue, Silver Metallic	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	2	2	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	No	No
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Traction control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	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
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Heater	Yes	No	No	Yes
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
Retractable side mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	No	No	Yes
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	No	Yes
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	No	Yes
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.5/10	6.3/10	7.4/10	7/10

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