Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Venue

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l

Hyundai Venue

1.0T DCT Executive Petrol Automatic

ZAR 414,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Venue

⛽ Fuel Economy Tie

🛡 Safety Tie

📦 Practicality Tie

🔑 Ownership Tie

Venue starts ZAR 359900 cheaper Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · Venue from ZAR 343,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Engine Power	76	88
Torque	137	172
Engine Size	1462	998
Claimed Mileage	17.9	16.4
Ground Clearance	210	188
Boot Space	310	355
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	1225	1180
Seating Capacity	Available	5
Warranty	5	5

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner

Venue

/ 100

pts

Grand Vitara

/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

The Bottom Line

Both Grand Vitara and Venue are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Venue +2 pts

Efficiency Equal

Safety Equal

Practicality Equal

Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

Venue

Performance 8/20

Efficiency 0/20

Safety 18/20

Practicality 12/20

Ownership 20/20

Grand Vitara

Performance 6/20

Efficiency 0/20

Safety 18/20

Practicality 12/20

Ownership 20/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

Venue

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Venue

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Engine	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.0 T-GDI Turbo
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Mild Hybrid (SHVS)	Petrol
Engine Code	K15C	Available
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Available
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Displacement	1462	998
Cylinders	4	3
Valves per Cylinder	4	16
Cylinder Bore	74.0	Available
Piston Stroke	85.1	Available
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	9.9:1
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Front
Variable Valve Timing	Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust	Yes
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	Direct Injection
Turbocharger	Not Applicable	Yes
Power	76	88
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	5500
Power	102	150
Torque	137	172
Torque @ RPM	4,400 rpm	1500
Maximum Engine RPM	6800	Available
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7	Available
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	Petrol
Top Speed	175	178
0-100 km/h	13.5	10.8
Engine Type Config	Available	Inline
0–100 km/h	Available	Available
Battery Capacity	Available	Available
Charging Port	Available	Available
AC Charging Time	Available	Available
Engine Displacement	Available	Available
EV Range	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Transmission Type	6-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	6	8
Drive Type	AWD — AllGrip Auto	Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout	All Wheel Drive (AWD)	FWD
Final Drive Ratio	4.388:1	Available
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.8	Available
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Available
LSD Available	Not Available	No
Differential Lock	Not Available	No
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	None (FWD)
Paddle Shifters	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	Yes
Drivetrain	Available	Available
Transmission	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Length	4345	4040
Width	1795	1770
Height	1645	1619
Wheelbase	2600	2520
Ground Clearance	210	188
Kerb Weight	1225	1180
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680	1670
Max Payload	530	Available
Front Track Width	1565	1499 mm
Rear Track Width	1565	1495 mm
Turning Radius	5.4	5.1 m
Number of Doors	5	Available
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	310	355
Boot Space Seats Folded	708	1106
Towing Capacity	0	800 kg (Unbraked)
Load Bed Length	0	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	0	Not Applicable
Front Legroom	1060	Available
Rear Legroom	935	Available
Front Headroom	1010	Available
Rear Headroom	970	Available
Front Shoulder Room	1455	Available
Rear Shoulder Room	1430	Available
Boot Volume	Available	Available
Doors	Available	5
Seats	Available	5
Front Overhang	Available	Available
Fuel Tank Capacity	Available	Available
Rear Overhang	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Claimed Mileage	17.9	16.4
City Mileage	14.7	13.2
Highway Mileage	20.8	19.5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45	45
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity	0	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Available	Yes
Average Fuel Consumption	Available	Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption	Available	Available
Distance To Empty	Available	Yes
Low Fuel Warning	Available	Yes
Fuel Efficiency	Available	Available
Real-world Mileage	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Standard	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Yes
Traction Control	Standard	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	No
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Yes
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Yes
Brake Assist	Standard	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Alarm System	Standard	Yes
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Standard	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Yes
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Not Available	Available
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Available
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	Not Rated (SA)
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	Available
Lane Change Warning	Not Available	Available
AEB	Available	Available
BA	Available	Yes
Brake Override System	Available	Available
Curtain Airbags	Available	Yes
Driver Airbag	Available	Yes
EBD	Available	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Available	Yes
Fatigue Detection	Available	Available
Hill Hold	Available	Available
Passenger Airbag	Available	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Available	Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Available	Yes
Side Airbags	Available	Yes
TCS	Available	Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Available	Available
Knee Airbag	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Cruise Control	Standard	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Front & Rear
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Yes
360 Degree Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Not Available	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	No
Auto Highbeam	Available	Available
Auto Lights	Available	Yes
Auto Wipers	Available	Available
Drive Modes	Available	Eco / Normal
Eco Mode	Available	Yes
EV Mode	Available	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Available	Available
Reverse Camera	Available	Available
Sport Mode	Available	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Available	Available
Park Assist	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Seat Material	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leather
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Power Driver
Heated Seats	Not Available	Front
Ventilated Seats	Not Available	Front
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	MDPS Electric
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	Not Available	Yes
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 Split Fold	60/40 Split
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	Yes
Rear Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	No
Cup Holders	4	4
Rear AC Vents	Not Available	No
Rear USB Ports	0	Available
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options	2	Available
Driver Lumbar Support	Not Available	Available
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	Yes
60 40 Split Seat	Available	Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat	Available	Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	Available	Manual
Cooled Seats	Available	No
Driver Seat Adjustment	Available	Available
Fabric Seats	Available	Yes
Front Headrest	Available	Yes
Leather Seats	Available	No
Memory Seats	Available	No
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Available	Available
Rear Headrest	Available	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows	All Four Windows	All
Keyless Entry	Not Available	Yes
Push Button Start	Not Available	Yes
Wireless Charging	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	No
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	No
Auto Dimming Mirror	Not Available	No
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Yes
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Available
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	Available
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Not Available	Yes
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	12V
Speed Limiter	Standard	Available
AC Type	Available	Manual
Adaptive Dampers	Available	Available
Aero Kit	Available	Available
Auto Dimming Irvm	Available	Available
Boot Opener	Available	Inside
Chrome Exterior Highlights	Available	Available
Chrome Grille	Available	Available
Climate Zones	Available	1
Door Ajar Warning	Available	Yes
Drag Coefficient	Available	Available
Driver Display	Available	Available
Electric Folding Mirrors	Available	Available
Engine Check Warning	Available	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	Available	Available
Engine Start Stop	Available	Available
Engine Start Stop Button	Available	No
Engine Warranty	Available	Available
Exhaust Finish	Available	Available
Exhaust Type	Available	Available
Front Armrest	Available	Yes
Front Power Outlet	150	Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined	Available	Available
Fuel Lid Opener	Available	Inside
Gear Shift Type	Available	Available
Glovebox Cooling	Available	Available
Ground Clearance Unladen	Available	Available
Headlamp Height Adjust	Available	Manual
Headlamp Washer	Available	No
Headrest Adjustable	Available	Available
Heads Up Display	Available	Available
Hill Start Assist	Available	Available
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Available	Available
Intercooler	Available	Available
Launch Control	Available	Available
Multi Function Steering	Available	Available
Panoramic Roof	Available	Available
Payload Capacity	Available	Available
Performance Data Logger	Available	Available
Power Mirrors	150	Yes
Push Button Start	Available	Available
Rear Defogger	Available	Available
Rear Reading Lamps	Available	Yes
Rear Seat Split	Available	Available
Rear Wing	Available	Available
Remote Engine Start	Available	Available
Rev Matching	Available	Available
Ride Mode Selection	Available	Available
Roof Antenna	Available	Available
Seat Type	Available	Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Available	Available
Seatbelt Reminder	Available	Available
Service Plan	Available	Available
Service Reminder	Available	Yes
Side Steps	Available	Available
Skid Plates	Available	Available
Spare Wheel	Available	Available
Speed Alert System	Available	Available
Stability Control	Available	Available
Stabilizer Bar	Available	Available
Steering Mounted Controls	Available	Available
Steering Response	Available	Available
Tachometer	Available	Yes
Tail Lamps	Available	Available
Telescopic Steering	Available	No
Tilt Steering	Available	Yes
Trip Computer	Available	Yes
Tyre Repair Kit	Available	Available
Valves Per Cylinder	Available	Available
Vanity Mirror	Available	Yes
Voice Command	Available	Available
Voice Command Support	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size	9	8 inch
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Yes
Number of Speakers	6	8 Bose Premium
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster	9-inch Digital Cluster	10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports	2	2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes
FM Radio	Standard	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Yes
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	Yes
AUX Input	Not Available	Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Not Available	Available
Audio Controls On Steering	Available	Yes
Infotainment Display	Available	Touchscreen
Rear Usb	Available	Yes
Premium Audio	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	LED
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	LED
Roof Rails	Standard Roof Rails	Yes
Alloy Wheel Design	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	Chrome Grille & Handles
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Side Body Cladding	Wheel Arch Cladding
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Yes
Exterior Colour Options	6	Available
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	Available
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper	Standard	Yes
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured
Body Type	Available	SUV
DRL	Available	Yes
Fog Lights	Available	Yes
Front Fog Lights	Available	Yes
Led Headlights	Available	Projector
Led Taillights	Available	Available
Rear Fog Lights	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Approach Angle	19	16°
Departure Angle	21	30°
Wading Depth	0	190 mm
Terrain Modes	Auto / Sport / Snow / Lock	No
Locking Differential	Not Available	No
Underbody Protection	Skid Plate Under Engine	Partial Underbody Cladding
Ramp Breakover Angle	18	20
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Tow Hooks	Available
4WD System Type	AllGrip Auto — Intelligent AWD with Snow/Sport/Lock modes	Available
Hill Descent Control	Available	No
Ramp-over Angle	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	215/55 R17
Wheel Type	17-inch Polished Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Rim Size	17 Inches	16
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter	296	Available
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	259	Available
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Manual
Tyre Load Index	96	91
Tyre Speed Rating	H	H
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver Spare	Full Size
Brake Type Front	Available	Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear	Available	Disc
Spare Tyre	Available	Steel
Tyre Type	Available	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Width	Available	Available
Rear Tyre Width	Available	Available
Wheel Diameter	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Chassis Type	Monocoque	Monocoque
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	Tilt
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Available
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Available
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Available
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Available
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service	R2,000 – R3,500 per service
Battery Warranty	12 Months	Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	Available
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	15000
Service Plan Duration	4 Years	4
Service Plan Distance	60000	60000
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	Available
Alternator	Available	120A
Battery Type	Available	Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator	Available	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Warranty Years	5	5
Warranty Kilometers	200000	150000
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	5 Years
Basic Warranty	Available	Available

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
CO2 Emissions	131	125
Start Stop System	Automatic Start-Stop via ISG	No
Hybrid System Type	12V SHVS Mild Hybrid — Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)	Conventional (ICE)
Noise Level	68	69 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	Available
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	Available
Green NCAP Rating	Improved — Mild Hybrid Reduces City Fuel Use	Available
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	Available
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	Yes

Spec	Grand Vitara	Venue
Real-world City Mileage Min	6.0	Available
Real-world City Mileage Max	8.5	Available
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	4.8	Available
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	6.5	Available
Owner Review Count	0	Available

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai Venue wins with 58 pts vs 56 pts for Grand Vitara

In structured scoring, Venue emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Grand Vitara may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Venue edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Grand Vitara 0 vs Venue 0. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Grand Vitara 18, Venue 18. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Grand Vitara 20, Venue 20. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Grand Vitara 12, Venue 12. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand Vitara 6, Venue 8. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Venue edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Venue scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Grand Vitara and Venue in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand Vitara scores 6 vs 8.

Efficiency: Grand Vitara scores 0 vs 0.

Safety: Grand Vitara scores 18 vs 18.

Practicality: Grand Vitara scores 12 vs 12.

Ownership: Grand Vitara scores 20 vs 20.

Final structured scoring gives Venue the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Hyundai Venue

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Hyundai Venue

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

Venue

Grand Vitara

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

Score Breakdown by Category

Venue

Grand Vitara

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

Venue

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Venue

Full Specs, Side by Side

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down