Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra vs Changan Alsvin vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	Honda City Remove	Hyundai Elantra Elantra 1.6 Special Edition Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 47.37 lakh	Rs 64.49 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1199 cc	1591 cc	1370 cc	1999 cc
Engine power	88 hp	126 hp	99 hp	152 hp
Engine torque	110 Nm	155 Nm	135 Nm	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	CVT	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4451 mm	4620 mm	4390 mm	4900 mm
Width	1694 mm	1800 mm	1725 mm	1860 mm
Height	1498 mm	1450 mm	1468 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2700 mm	—	—
Ground clearance	172 mm	—	—	—
Fuel tank	40 L	—	40 L	60 L
Boot space	510 L	—	—	510 L
Tyre size	175/65 R15	—	—	—
Warranty	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	—	—	—
Safety
Airbags	2	—	2	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	No	No	No
EBD	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No	No	No
Security alarm	Yes	No	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Central locking	Yes	No	No	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No	No
Rear charging port	Yes	No	No	No
Driver seat height adjuster	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Dual airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.3/10	7.7/10	7.5/10	8.2/10

Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra vs Changan Alsvin vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra, Changan Alsvin and Hyundai Sonata?

The Changan Alsvin is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.

Which is more powerful, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra, Changan Alsvin 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; Changan Alsvin 1.3L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).

Which has more boot space, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra, Changan Alsvin and Hyundai Sonata?

They are closely matched (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L).

Which has more safety features, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra, Changan Alsvin and Hyundai Sonata?

The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Alsvin 1.3L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Honda City, Hyundai Elantra, Changan Alsvin 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.

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