A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Ford Mustang vs Hyundai Venue Cargo: the short answer
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Venue Cargo.
Venue Cargo starts ZAR 680,000 cheaperMustang from ZAR 989,900 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Maximum Power
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Venue Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Venue Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size
Mustang5038 cc
Venue Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Mustang12.8 km/l
Venue Cargo15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Mustang143 mm
Venue Cargo190 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.
Ford Mustang
5.0L V8 Dark Horse 10AT
Hagalu editorial rating
3.7/5★★★★★★★★★★
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
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Venue Cargo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Venue Cargo
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
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year
2016
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé
Panel van
Color Note
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sports car
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1660 kg
1250 kg
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Van
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Length
4811 mm
3995 mm
Width
1915 mm
1770 mm
Height
1408 mm
1617 mm
Wheelbase
2719 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
1296 l
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
585 kg
620 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
987 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
954 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1031 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
894 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Front Track Width
1617 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link
Not Available
Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
-
MagneRide Damping
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
408 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and telescopic
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Port and direct fuel injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
12.4-inch LCD
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
900 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1200 mm
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
19 Inches
Not Available
Sound System
10
Not Available
Source Model Column
mustang
venue-cargo
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
base
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
5038 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
32
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
93 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.7 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
61 kW
Maximum Torque
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
114 Nm
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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
267 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
201.2 kW/tonne
48.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
325.3 Nm/tonne
91.2 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
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
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 Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
10
Not Applicable
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
15 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
15.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
61
45 l
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
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Airbags
8
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
12.4-inch LCD
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
7
3
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
7
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Cloth
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12
SYNC
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Audio Speakers
10
Not Available
Audio System
12 with subwoofer
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Infotainment Screen
12
SYNC
Multi Information Display
12.4-inch LCD
Digital display
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
12
SYNC
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
3
Body Type
Sedan
Van
Exterior Colour Options
7
3
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Standard
Not Available
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
143 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
143 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19 Inches
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
19 Inches
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
19 Inches
-
Wheels
19 Inches
-
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
295
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
295
-
Spec
Mustang
Venue Cargo
Ownership Role
Flagship
Base
Price Zar
1545000 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1545000
309900
Starting Price Zar
1545000
309900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mustang and Venue Cargo 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: Mustang 96 vs Venue Cargo 30.
Efficiency index: Mustang 48 vs Venue Cargo 61.
Safety-equipment index: Mustang 98 vs Venue Cargo 89.
Practicality index: Mustang 56 vs Venue Cargo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Mustang not separately scored vs Venue Cargo 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
Mustang leads by 16 points
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Venue Cargo.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, Venue Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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