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1.0T DCT ExecutivePetrol7-Speed DCTDiscontinued model
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Decision summary
Hyundai New CRETA vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer
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Five key differences
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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
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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
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Ownership Role
Compact family SUV
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Not confirmed
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Length
-
4040 mm
Width
-
1770 mm
Height
-
1619 mm
Wheelbase
-
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
188 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
355 l
Kerb Weight
-
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1670 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Doors
-
5 doors
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
-
All
Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Wireless Charging
-
Yes
Sunroof
-
Electric Sunroof
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
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
AC Type
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
-
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
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
-
16
Sound System
-
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
-
Yes
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Engine
-
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
998 cc
Cylinders
-
3
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
-
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
FWD
Transmission
-
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
-
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
145.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Engine Position
-
Front
Gearbox
-
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
FWD
LSD Available
-
No
Paddle Shifters
-
Yes
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Claimed Mileage
-
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
-
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Fuel Tank Litres
-
45
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Airbags
-
6
ABS
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Yes
Brake Assist
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
BA
-
Yes
Curtain Airbags
-
Yes
Driver Airbag
-
Yes
EBD
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Passenger Airbag
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
Yes
Stability Control
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Auto Wipers
-
No
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Seat Material
-
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Heated Seats
-
Front
Ventilated Seats
-
Front
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
-
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
New CRETA
Venue
Infotainment System
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Yes
Android Auto
-
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Yes
Number of Speakers
-
8 Bose Premium
Navigation System
-
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
-
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
-
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
-
8 Bose Premium
Infotainment Screen
-
8 inch
Touchscreen
-
8 inch
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
No
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 mm
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Tyre Size
-
215/55 R17
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Steel
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Wheel Rim Size
-
16
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
-
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
-
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
-
Torsion Beam
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
-
4
Service Plan Distance
-
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Plan
-
4
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
Warranty Years
-
5
Warranty Kilometers
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty
-
5
Spec
New CRETA
Venue
CO2 Emissions
-
125 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
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.
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What the evidence means
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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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