The demand for sedans in Pakistan has risen marginally over the past few years due to the arrival of some new cars. With a larger variety, buyers can now choose cars by thoroughly examining each aspect.
As established in the prior articles, performance and driving feel is important aspects of a car’s desirability. Subsequently, the Power-to-Weight Ratio (PWR) is an important determinant of a car’s performance.
This article will rank all popular sedans of Pakistan from worst to best, based on their individual PWR:
Rankings
The list below includes the heaviest variants of all sedans. Here’s how they all rank:
| Overall Ranking | Model | Engine Displacement (Cubic Capacity) | Power Output (hp) | Unladen Weight (kg) | PWR (hp per kg) |
| 9 | Proton Saga 1.3 ACE | 1,299 cc | 91 | 1,080 | 0.085 |
| 8 | Toyota Yaris ATIV X 1.5 CVT | 1,496 cc | 106 | 1,135 | 0.093 |
| 7 | Changan Alsvin Lumiere 1.5 DCT | 1,480 cc | 105 | 1,120 | 0.094 |
| 6 | Honda City Aspire 1.5 CVT | 1,497 cc | 118 | 1,178 | 0.100 |
| 5 | Toyota Corolla Altis Grande 1.8 CVT | 1,800 cc | 138 | 1,275 | 0.108 |
| 4 | Toyota Camry High Grade | 2,487 cc | 176 | 1,625 | 0.108 |
| 3 | Hyundai Elantra GLS | 1,999 cc | 155 | 1,255 | 0.123 |
| 2 | Hyundai Sonata 2.5 | 2,497 cc | 180 | 1,415 | 0.127 |
| 1 | Honda Accord 1.5T VTEC | 1,498 cc | 180 | 1,408 | 0.128 |
| Bonus Entry | Honda Civic 2022 | 1,498 cc | 176 | 1,396 | 0.126 |
Verdict
The only mini sedan in Pakistan, Proton Saga has the worst PWR of 0.085 hp/kg as it is surprisingly heavy.
In the subcompact sedan segment, Honda City ranks first with a PWR of 0.100 hp/kg, whereas Changan Alsvin places second with a PWR of 0.094 hp/kg. Yaris is a close third, with a PWR of 0.093 hp/kg.
In the compact sedan segment, Hyundai Elantra ranks on top with a PWR of 0.123 hp/kg, whereas at the second spot with a PWR of 0.108 hp/kg is Toyota Corolla Altis. Honda Civic takes the top spot in this category with its powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged engine netting it a PWR of 0.126 hp/kg.
In the midsize sedan segment, Toyota Camry places third, with a PWR of 0.108 hp/kg. On the second spot, with a PWR of 0.127 hp/kg, is Hyundai Sonata. Honda Accord boasts the best PWR of 0.128 hp/kg.
Following the recent price hikes, most sedans only appeal to a small number of buyers. Nonetheless, for those with enough purchasing power, Elantra is the best value with a price tag of around Rs. 4.4 million as it offers the best PWR for the least amount of money.
