Suzuki Swift vs Changan Karvaan vs Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Alto

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Specification	Suzuki Swift Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 29.95 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1197 cc	1193 cc	3470 cc	658 cc
Engine power	82 hp	96 hp	268 hp	39 hp
Engine torque	113 Nm	119 Nm	331.5 Nm	56 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (6+1)	11	4
Length	3845 mm	3980 mm	5155 mm	3395 mm
Width	1735 mm	1620 mm	1995 mm	1475 mm
Height	1520 mm	1890 mm	1740 mm	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2560 mm	3090 mm	—
Ground clearance	160 mm	165 mm	172 mm	—
Fuel tank	37 L	40 L	72 L	27 L
Boot space	265 L	—	—	—
Tyre size	185/55 R16	165/70 R14 LT	235/60R18	145/80 R13
Warranty	3 years or 60,000 km	—	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	—
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	6	2	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes	No
Knee airbag	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	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
Front parking sensors	No	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	No	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	No	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	No	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	No	No	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	No	Yes	No
Auto high beam	No	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	No	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	No	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Push-button start	No	No	Yes	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	No	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Heated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	No	Yes	No
Power tailgate	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	Yes	No
USB ports	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	No	No	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	No	No	Yes	No
Head-up display	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	No	Yes	No
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Roof rails	No	No	Yes	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No	No
Rear wiper	Yes	No	Yes	No
Other
Smartphone screen mirroring	Yes	No	No	No
SIM slot in infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Puncture repair kit	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
Smart power sliding doors	No	No	Yes	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	No	No	Yes	No
Dual sunroof	No	No	Yes	No
Lane following assist	No	No	Yes	No
Safe exit assist	No	No	Yes	No
Driver seat memory	No	No	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Sunshade blinds	No	No	Yes	No
Artificial leather seats	No	No	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Heater	No	No	No	Yes
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	7.5/10	6.3/10	7.6/10	7/10

Suzuki Swift vs Changan Karvaan vs Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Alto: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan, Kia Carnival 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, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan, Kia Carnival and Suzuki Alto?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan, Kia Carnival and Suzuki Alto?

The Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 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 Swift, Changan Karvaan, Kia Carnival 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.

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