Toyota Hiace vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04
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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Suzuki Alto
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Suzuki Cultus
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Kaiyi e-Qute 04
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | — | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 44.9 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | — |
| Engine | 2494 cc | 658 cc | 998 cc | — |
| Engine power | — | 39 hp | 67 hp | — |
| Engine torque | — | 56 Nm | 90 Nm | — |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | — | 28.08 kWh |
| Electric range | — | — | — | 300 km |
| Electric motor power | — | — | — | 40 kW |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | — | 110 Nm |
| AC charging time | — | — | — | About 7 hours (full charge) |
| DC charging time | — | — | — | About 30 minutes (30-80%) |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Single-speed (electric) |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | — | 3395 mm | 3600 mm | 3695 mm |
| Width | — | 1475 mm | 1600 mm | 1685 mm |
| Height | — | 1490 mm | 1540 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | — | 2425 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | — | 145 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 27 L | 35 L | — |
| Boot space | — | — | 254 L | — |
| Tyre size | — | 145/80 R13 | 165/65 R14 | — |
| Warranty | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | — | — |
| Colours | — | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | White, Blue, Pink, Grey |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | No | Yes |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power steering | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Front power windows | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Auto hold | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | No | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | No |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | No | No | No | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wall charger included | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Rear defogger | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear wiper | Yes | No | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Radio with CD player | Yes | No | No | No |
| Heater | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Front disc brakes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | Yes | No | No |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | Yes | No | No |
| 2-DIN audio unit | No | Yes | No | No |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | No | No | Yes | No |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound) | No | No | No | Yes |
| 6-speaker audio system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto up/down power windows on all doors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Signature daytime running lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Follow-me-home lighting | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
Toyota Hiace vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04: quick answers
Which is more powerful, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Kaiyi e-Qute 04?
The Suzuki Cultus VXR is the most powerful (Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Kaiyi e-Qute 04?
The Toyota Hiace Standard Roof (Diesel) has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR 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 Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus and Kaiyi e-Qute 04 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.
