The sub-4 meter SUV segment is the most popular in the Indian market and currently both the new Hyundai Venue and Renault Kiger are in the news. While Hyundai has introduced the Venue with the new generation update, Renault has launched the Kiger as a facelift model. Both the SUVs are strong in terms of design, features and performance, but the question is which of these SUVs will prove to be better for you.

features comparison

• The new Hyundai Venue has been introduced with many premium updates. Its exterior has twin horn LED DRLs, quad beam LED headlamps and horizon LED tail lamps, which give it a modern and stylish look. Talking about the interior, the cabin of Venue gives a very luxurious feel. It has dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic display, dual-tone leather seats, electric 4-way driver seat, rear AC vents, window sunshade and moon-white ambient lighting. Apart from this, its interior looks quite upmarket with coffee-table center console, D-cut steering wheel and premium leather armrest.
• Renault Kiger also comes with good features in its segment. It gets styling elements like LED headlights, fog lamps, and red brake callipers with 16-inch alloy wheels. The interior has features like 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 8-inch touchscreen system, ventilated seats, wireless charger, 360-degree camera and TPMS. Venue feels more like a luxury SUV, while Kiger attracts young buyers with its smart and practical features.

Engine and Performance

• Two petrol engines are available in Hyundai Venue. First is the 1.2-litre MPI engine which gives 82 HP power and 114.7 Nm torque and second is the 1.0-litre turbo engine, which gives more dynamic performance. Venue’s engine is known for smooth drive and better fuel efficiency. Whereas, Renault Kiger has 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine (72 PS) and 1.0-litre turbo engine (100 PS, 160 Nm). Its turbo engine comes with all three transmission options – manual, AMT and CVT, making it versatile for both city and highway. The turbo engine of Venue is more refined, whereas Kiger gives more aggressive and sporty performance.

price and mileage

• The new Hyundai Venue is priced between Rs 7.89 lakh to Rs 15.69 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Renault Kiger is available between Rs 5.76 lakh to Rs 10.34 lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of mileage, Kiger is ahead – its Turbo CVT version gives around 20 kmpl, while the mileage of Venue’s 1.2L engine is around 17.5–18 kmpl. Kiger is economical in terms of maintenance and offers a good ownership experience even in small towns. Whereas Venue, despite being a little expensive, becomes a better reliable option due to its brand value, premium feel and strong service network. Overall, if you want luxury features and technology then Hyundai Venue is a better option, while if you want a smart and full-package SUV in a limited budget then Renault Kiger will prove to be a more sensible buy.

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The launch of the new Hyundai Venue 2025 is going to happen in just a few days. Even before the launch, the company has revealed many of its high-tech features. This time Venue will be presented with a more premium, advanced and modern design than ever before. The interesting thing is that Venue 2025 can give a tough competition to Creta in terms of features. Let us know what is the difference between the two SUVs and which vehicle can prove to be more value-for-money.

Venue 2025 will get a bigger display than Creta

• In the new Hyundai Venue 2025, the company has given dual 12.3-inch screen setup. It includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital display cluster. In comparison, Hyundai Creta has a 10.25-inch dual screen setup, which makes it clear that Venue has left Creta behind in terms of screen size. The new digital cluster will now come with more information, animations and custom themes. Along with this, it will also be provided with the facility of OTA (Over The Air) updates, which was limited in Creta till now.

ADAS Level 2 and 360° camera will increase safety

• The company is preparing to provide ADAS Level 2 features in Hyundai Venue 2025. This may include features like autonomous braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and driver attention warning. Apart from this, Venue is also expected to get 360° camera, front and rear parking sensors and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). All these features are currently available in the top variants of Creta, but now Venue can also offer them in its mid or top trims.

Premium feel in sunroof and interior

• The biggest feature of Creta is its panoramic sunroof, which gives a premium feel to the customers. Now the question arises whether this feature will be available in Venue 2025 also? At present, Hyundai has not made any official confirmation on this, but it is expected that the electric sunroof (standard version) will remain intact in the new Venue. If the company adds a panoramic sunroof to it, then it will be the first SUV in its segment to get this feature.
• The interior of Venue has now been made more luxurious than before. The new dashboard layout, soft-touch materials and updated color themes make it look more premium. The interior design now looks very close to the cabin of Creta.

Engine and Performance

• The new Hyundai Venue 2025 is likely to come with its existing engine options. This will include options of 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. These are the same engines which give excellent performance in the current model also. On the other hand, Creta gets 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options. In this respect, Creta is more powerful, but Venue can prove to be more efficient due to its lightweight body structure and better mileage.

Safety and build quality

• Hyundai says that the body structure of the new Venue has been made stronger than before. The company is preparing it on a new safety platform, which can achieve 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP (BNCAP). If this report proves to be true, then Venue could become the safest SUV in its segment.