Alsvin II vs Soluto I: which is better?

Changan Alsvin II (2018–present) vs Kia Soluto I (2019–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.

Specifications

	Changan Alsvin II	Kia Soluto I
Production years	2018–present	2019–present
Body	sedan	sedan
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Engines	1.5	1.4
Power, up to	107 hp	100 hp
Torque, up to	145 Nm	133 Nm
Gearbox	dual-clutch (DCT)	automatic
Drive	front-wheel drive	front-wheel drive
Length	4 390 mm	4 300 mm
Width	1 725 mm	1 700 mm
Height	1 490 mm	1 460 mm
Wheelbase	2 535 mm	2 570 mm
Ground clearance	—	160 mm
Fuel tank	—	43 L
KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years)	≈ 8 650 ₸	≈ 8 650 ₸

The better value is highlighted in green.

Pros, cons and common problems

Changan Alsvin II

Pros

Currently in production — can be bought new

Cons

Dual-clutch gearbox: check smoothness in stop-and-go traffic

Kia Soluto I

Pros

Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
Currently in production — can be bought new

Cons

Small tank: 43 L

Which one to choose

Alsvin II — if you care more about: power, torque.
Soluto I — if you care more about: wheelbase.

The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.

FAQ

Which is more powerful: Alsvin II or Soluto I?

Alsvin II: up to 107 hp, Soluto I: up to 100 hp.

What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Alsvin II — about 8 650 ₸, Soluto I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.

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