Question 1

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Swift, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Cultus is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Swift, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Suzuki Swift, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Swift, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort 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, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus and Changan Alsvin 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	Honda City Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 47.37 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1197 cc	1199 cc	998 cc	1370 cc
Engine power	82 hp	88 hp	67 hp	99 hp
Engine torque	113 Nm	110 Nm	90 Nm	135 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	CVT	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	3845 mm	4451 mm	3600 mm	4390 mm
Width	1735 mm	1694 mm	1600 mm	1725 mm
Height	1520 mm	1498 mm	1540 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2600 mm	2425 mm	2535 mm
Ground clearance	160 mm	172 mm	145 mm	151 mm
Fuel tank	37 L	40 L	35 L	40 L
Boot space	265 L	510 L	254 L	436 L
Tyre size	185/55 R16	175/65 R15	165/65 R14	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	3 years or 60,000 km	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	—	—
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof	—	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
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	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	No	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	No	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	Yes	No	No
Rear charging port	No	Yes	No	No
Driver seat height adjuster	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	Yes
Rear defogger	Yes	No	Yes	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
Heater	No	No	Yes	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.5/10	7.3/10	6.5/10	7.4/10

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