Hyundai New CRETA 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai Venue Discontinued model
Hyundai New CRETA in South Africa

Hyundai New CRETA

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Launch price pending
Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
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Hyundai Venue in South Africa

Hyundai Venue

1.0T DCT Executive Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 414,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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Decision summary

Hyundai New CRETA vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification New CRETA Venue
Maximum Power New CRETA- Venue88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque New CRETA- Venue172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size New CRETA- Venue998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy New CRETA- Venue16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance New CRETA- Venue188 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Hyundai Venue 1.0T DCT Executive

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec New CRETA Venue
Generation New-generation South African CRETA preview First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status upcoming Not confirmed
Segment Compact SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Not confirmed
Model Introduced Year - 2019
Facelift History - Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since - 2019
Tare Mass Kg - 1180 kg
Spec New CRETA Venue
Exterior Colour Options Fiery Red, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, Atlas White, Abyss Black Pearl Not confirmed
LED Headlamps - Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps - LED
Fog Lamps - LED
Roof Rails - Yes
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
Fog Lights - Yes
Front Fog Lights - Yes
Led Headlights - Full LED
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Exterior Mirror Electric - Yes
Front Fog Lamps - LED
Headlamps - Full LED
Headlight Type - Full LED
Headlights - Full LED

In depth: how these cars differ

This New CRETA and Venue comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

New CRETA vs Venue questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.