Toyota Yaris has been dominating the local market in the compact sedan segment. The car even outsold Honda City and Civic combined. However, now there is a new entrant by Master Motors called Changan Alsvin that is taking over the market by storm. We bring you a brief comparison between Toyota Yaris 2021 and Changan Alsvin 2021.
Basic Variant of Toyota Yaris & Changan Alsvin
| Specs | Toyota Yaris GLI MT 1.3 | Changan Alsvin 1.3L MT Comfort |
| Price in Pakistan | PKR 2,409,000 | PKR 2,149,000 |
| Engine CC | 1329 cc | 1370 cc |
| Max Power | 98 HP | 99 HP |
| Max Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | No |
| Rear Camera | No | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | No | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No | Yes |
| Navigation | No | Yes |
Top Variant of Toyota Yaris & Changan Alsvin
| Specs | Toyota Yaris ATIV X CVT 1.5 | Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere |
| Price in Pakistan | PKR 2,899,000 | PKR 2,589,000 |
| Engine CC | 1496 cc | 1480 cc |
| Max Power | 106 HP | 105 HP |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Rear Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Engine and Transmission
Toyota Yaris comes with a 1496 cc engine, producing 106hp and 140Nm Torque. While Changan Alsvin has a 1480 cc engine that generates 106 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. The Yaris sports a 7-speed CVT, whereas the Alsvin will have a 5-speed DCT Auto Transmission.
Exterior
Yaris has simple Halogen lights at the front, While Changan’s Alsvin has Adjustable Halogen Projector front lamps. However, both cars have Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Changan has also installed a Sunroof in its sedan, while Yaris does not offer this feature.
Interior
The Yaris has a nicely laid out interior with silver trims around AC vents and a 6.8-inch touchscreen, while the Alsvin comes with a more modern and futuristic interior that has a 7-inch display. Changan has also installed a Sunroof in its sedan, while Yaris does not offer this feature.
Features
Although the Toyota Sedan lacks a parking sensor, Alsvin has made this option available. Meanwhile, both automobiles have backup cameras. The Alsvin also includes Cruise Control for driving long distances without stress. Yaris, on the other hand, does not have this option. Both the Yaris and the Alsvin feature two airbags.
Price
The entry-level Toyota Yaris price in Pakistan is Rs. 2,409,000 and the Changan Alsvin base variant costs Rs. 2,149,000. The heavily equipped Toyota Yaris Automatic is currently priced at Rs 2,999,000, while the Alsvin DCT Lumiere is priced at Rs 2,549,000.