Question 1

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Cultus?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Cultus?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Cultus?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Swift GL has the biggest boot (Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Swift, Changan Karvaan and Suzuki Cultus?

Accepted Answer

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 Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 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 Karvaan and Suzuki Cultus 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 Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1197 cc	1193 cc	998 cc
Engine power	82 hp	96 hp	67 hp
Engine torque	113 Nm	119 Nm	90 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (6+1)	5
Length	3845 mm	3980 mm	3600 mm
Width	1735 mm	1620 mm	1600 mm
Height	1520 mm	1890 mm	1540 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2560 mm	2425 mm
Ground clearance	160 mm	165 mm	145 mm
Fuel tank	37 L	40 L	35 L
Boot space	265 L	—	254 L
Tyre size	185/55 R16	165/70 R14 LT	165/65 R14
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	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	6	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	No
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	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	Yes
USB ports	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	Yes
Rear wiper	Yes	No	No
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
Heater	No	No	Yes
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.5/10	6.3/10	6.5/10

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