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Decision summary
Suzuki Fronx vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer
Fronx and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Fronx:
current from
ZAR 303,900
·
Venue:
last listed from
ZAR 343,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Fronx
Venue
Maximum Power
Fronx77 kW
Venue88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Fronx138 Nm
Venue172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Fronx1462 cc
Venue998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fronx16.1 km/l
Venue16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fronx0 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.
Suzuki Fronx
1.5 GLX AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Fronx
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Venue
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Fronx
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Venue
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fronx
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
Current market generation
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Current market specification
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1180 kg
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Length
3995 mm
4040 mm
Width
1765 mm
1770 mm
Height
1550 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
308 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1060 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 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
5.2 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
72.6 kW/tonne
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
130.2 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
Fronx
Venue
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD
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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
45
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Front
Ambient Lighting
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
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
Fronx
Venue
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Yes
All
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
No
AC Type
Automatic climate 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
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
16
16
Sound System
6
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
9
8 inch
Touchscreen
9
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
9
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Fronx
Venue
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
No
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
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 mm
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
16
16
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
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
Space-saver spare wheel
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
16
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Fronx
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
Fronx
Venue
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Private and family
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
414900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Historical listed price
Starting Price
437500
414900
Starting Price Zar
437500
414900
Spec
Fronx
Venue
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 Years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fronx 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: Fronx 34 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: Fronx 62 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: Fronx 87 vs Venue 84.
Practicality index: Fronx 48 vs Venue 61.
Ownership-cover index: Fronx 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Venue leads by 5 points
Fronx 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
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
Fronx
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Venue
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 57 pts for Fronx
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Venue leads. However, Fronx may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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