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Decision summary
Tata Curvv vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer
Curvv and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Curvv:
current from
ZAR 349,900
·
Venue:
last listed from
ZAR 343,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Curvv
Venue
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Venue88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Venue172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
Venue998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
Venue16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
Venue188 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Tata Curvv
1.2T Accomplished S DCA
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Curvv
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:General Use
Venue
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Venue
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Curvv
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2025
2019
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1180 kg
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Length
4308 mm
4040 mm
Width
1810 mm
1770 mm
Height
1635 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
910 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
145.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
45 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All Doors
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1106 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1106 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch
16
Sound System
5
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8 inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
5
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Curvv
Venue
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 mm
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Curvv
Venue
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
125 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
3 years / 45,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
3 years / 45,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
414900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
449900
414900
Starting Price Zar
449900
414900
Spec
Curvv
Venue
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Venue comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Curvv 39 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Venue 84.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Venue 61.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Venue 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Curvv leads by 0 points
Curvv and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 62 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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