Hyundai Venue Vs Rivals: Spec Comparison

The Venue gets a long list of features, but how does it compare in terms of size and powertrain? Let’s find out.
Hyundai has unveiled its first sub-4m SUV, the Venue. The SUV is equipped with various segment-first features and also gets a new turbocharged petrol engine coupled to an in-house developed 7-speed dual clutch transmission. But is it capable enough to take on well established rivals like the Vitara Brezza and the Tata Nexon? To find out, let’s compare the specifications of these sub-4 metre SUVs.
Dimensions | Venue | Brezza | Nexon | XUV300 | EcoSport |
Length | 3995mm | 3995mm | 3994mm | 3995mm | 3998mm |
Width | 1770mm | 1790mm | 1811mm | 1821mm | 1765mm |
Height | 1590mm | 1640mm | 1607mm | 1627mm | 1647mm |
Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2500mm | 2498mm | 2600mm | 2519mm |
Longest: Ford EcoSport
Widest: Mahindra XUV300
Tallest: Ford EcoSport
Wheelbase: Mahindra XUV300
The Venue is not the longest, widest or tallest SUV here. In fact, it is among the narrowest and is the shortest in terms of height. As far as the wheelbase is concerned, at 2500mm, it is at par with the Brezza but smaller than the EcoSport and the XUV300. So it doesn’t set any new benchmarks in terms of size.
Engines: Except for the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the other sub-4m SUVs are available with both petrol and diesel engine options.
Petrol | Venue | XUV300 | Nexon | EcoSport |
Engine | 1.0-litre turbo / 1.2-litre NA | 1.2-litre turbo | 1.2 turbo | 1.5-litre NA / 1.0-litre turbo |
Power | 120PS / 83PS | 110PS | 110PS | 123PS /125PS |
Torque | 172Nm / 115Nm | 200Nm | 170Nm | 150Nm / 170Nm |
Transmission | 7-speed DCT , 6-speed MT / 5-speed MT | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT / AMT | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT / 6-speed MT |
Most Powerful: Ford EcoSport
HIghest Torque: Mahindra XUV300
The Venue is available with two petrol engines – a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. Where the 1.2-litre unit that produces 83PS is the least powerful petrol engine in this comparison, the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine puts out 120PS, making it the second most powerful petrol SUV after the EcoSport.
Both the Nexon and the XUV300 come with 1.2-litre turbocharged engines producing 110PS of power. In terms of torque, the XUV300 takes the lead with 200Nm followed by the Venue at 172Nm. Both the EcoSport and the Nexon have an identical torque figure of 170Nm. The Venue’s 1.2-litre unit produces the least amount of torque here.
As far as transmissions are concerned, except for the Mahindra, which is only available with a 6-speed manual, all SUVs here get an automatic option as well. The Venue gets a 5-speed manual with the 1.2-litre engine whereas the 1.0-litre turbocharged unit can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. In fact, it is the only SUV here to offer a dual clutch transmission.
The Nexon is equipped with a 6-speed manual as standard but can be had with a 6-speed AMT as well. The EcoSport, on the other hand, is available with three transmission options. Where the 1.5-litre engine is available with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed auto, the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine is only offered with a 6-speed manual.
Diesel | Venue | Brezza | Nexon | XUV300 | EcoSport |
Engine | 1.4-litre | 1.3-litre | 1.5-litre | 1.5-litre | 1.5-litre |
Power | 90PS | 90PS | 110PS | 115PS | 100PS |
Torque | 220Nm | 200Nm | 260Nm | 300Nm | 205Nm |
Transmission | 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT/AMT | 6-speed MT/ AMT | 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
Most Powerful: Mahindra XUV300
Most Torque: Mahindra XUV300
With 90PS of power, the Venue is amongst the least powerful diesel SUV here. The XUV300 takes the lead in this department followed by the Nexon and the EcoSport, respectively. The Mahindra is also the torquiest SUV here followed by the Nexon and the Venue, respectively. With 5Nm less torque than the Ford EcoSport, the Brezza has the least torque of all the SUVs featured here.
Source – Cardekho.com