Suzuki Swift vs Changan Karvaan vs Kia Carnival
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| Specification |
Suzuki Swift
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Changan Karvaan
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Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 44.6 lakh | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.5 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1197 cc | 1193 cc | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 82 hp | 96 hp | 268 hp | |
| Engine torque | 113 Nm | 119 Nm | 331.5 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 (6+1) | 11 | |
| Length | 3845 mm | 3980 mm | 5155 mm | |
| Width | 1735 mm | 1620 mm | 1995 mm | |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1890 mm | 1740 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2560 mm | 3090 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 37 L | 40 L | 72 L | |
| Boot space | 265 L | — | — | |
| Tyre size | 185/55 R16 | 165/70 R14 LT | 235/60R18 | |
| 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 | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | Yes | No | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | Yes | No | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear defogger | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear wiper | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Smartphone screen mirroring | Yes | No | No | |
| SIM slot in infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Puncture repair kit | 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 | |
| Smart power sliding doors | No | No | Yes | |
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane following assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Safe exit assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat memory | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunshade blinds | No | No | Yes | |
| Artificial leather seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Suzuki Swift vs Changan Karvaan vs Kia Carnival: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Kia Carnival?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: 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 and Kia Carnival?
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).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Kia Carnival?
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 and the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Kia Carnival 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.
