Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Hyundai Venue Cargo

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.

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in South Africa

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van Diesel Current
ZAR 500,749 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Hyundai Venue Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Venue Cargo

1.2 Premium Cargo MT Petrol Current
ZAR 309,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 15.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Hyundai Venue Cargo: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Venue Cargo starts ZAR 147,249 cheaper S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification S4 Refrigeration Venue Cargo
Maximum Power S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm Venue Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque S4 Refrigeration320 Nm Venue Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size S4 Refrigeration2179 cc Venue Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy S4 Refrigeration13 km/l Venue Cargo15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance S4 Refrigeration210 mm Venue Cargo190 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec S4 Refrigeration Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year Not Available Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current local listing Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. 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 Van Panel van
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 1955-2055 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec S4 Refrigeration Venue Cargo
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 45 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Length - 3995 mm
Width - 1770 mm
Height - 1617 mm
Wheelbase - 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 1296 l
Kerb Weight - 1250 kg
Payload Capacity - 620 kg
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This S4 Refrigeration and Venue Cargo comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

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 Score 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.

S4 Refrigeration vs Venue Cargo questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.