Toyota Hiace vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Toyota Hiace
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Changan Karvaan
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Suzuki Alto
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Suzuki Swift
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | — | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 44.6 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2494 cc | 1193 cc | 658 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine power | — | 96 hp | 39 hp | 82 hp |
| Engine torque | — | 119 Nm | 56 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | 7 (6+1) | 4 | 5 |
| Length | — | 3980 mm | 3395 mm | 3845 mm |
| Width | — | 1620 mm | 1475 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | — | 1890 mm | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2560 mm | — | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm | — | 160 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L | 27 L | 37 L |
| Boot space | — | — | — | 265 L |
| Tyre size | — | 165/70 R14 LT | 145/80 R13 | 185/55 R16 |
| Warranty | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | — | 3 years or 60,000 km |
| Colours | — | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | No |
| Power steering | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Automatic headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear wiper | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| Radio with CD player | 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 |
| Heater | No | No | Yes | No |
| Front disc brakes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | No | Yes | No |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | No | Yes | No |
| 2-DIN audio unit | No | No | Yes | No |
| Smartphone screen mirroring | No | No | No | Yes |
| SIM slot in infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Puncture repair kit | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 |
Toyota Hiace vs Changan Karvaan vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers
Which is more powerful, Toyota Hiace, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Toyota Hiace, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?
The Toyota Hiace Standard Roof (Diesel) has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Toyota Hiace, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift 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.
