Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Sonata
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Suzuki Swift
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Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 1.6 Special Edition
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Hyundai Sonata
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 44.6 lakh | Rs 64.49 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1197 cc | 1591 cc | 1999 cc | |
| Engine power | 82 hp | 126 hp | 152 hp | |
| Engine torque | 113 Nm | 155 Nm | 192 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 3845 mm | 4620 mm | 4900 mm | |
| Width | 1735 mm | 1800 mm | 1860 mm | |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2700 mm | 2840 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | — | — | |
| Fuel tank | 37 L | 50 L | 60 L | |
| Boot space | 265 L | 407 L | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | 185/55 R16 | 215/55R16 | 235/45R18 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 60,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | No | No | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | No | No | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | No | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | Yes | No | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Connected car app | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | Yes | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | No | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear spoiler | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear defogger | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 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 | |
| 8-inch infotainment display | No | Yes | No | |
| 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated side mirrors | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk opener | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear door side curtains | No | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata?
The Suzuki Swift is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp).
Which has more boot space, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata?
The Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata 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.
