Question 1

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

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 Swift, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto and Changan Karvaan?

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 Swift, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto and Changan Karvaan?

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 Swift, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Alto and Changan Karvaan?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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