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Decision summary
Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue remains close.
Recorded price context
Scorpio-N:
current from
ZAR 489,999
·
Venue:
last listed from
ZAR 343,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Scorpio-N
Venue
Maximum Power
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Venue88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Venue172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Venue998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Venue16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Scorpio-N187 mm
Venue188 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.
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Venue
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Venue
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2019
Generation
Current local listing
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
1180 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Length
4662 mm
4040 mm
Width
1918 mm
1770 mm
Height
1905 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
188 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
355 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
-
490 kg
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Penta Link rear suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
All
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1106 l
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1106 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Engine start stop button
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
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
Engine start stop button
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
16
Sound System
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145.8 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
Scorpio-N
Venue
Gearbox
Automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
45
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
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
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
Scorpio-N
Venue
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
Yes
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
8 inch
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
8 inch
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Sting-like daytime running lamps
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Sting-like daytime running lamps
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Available
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
No
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
188 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
16
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
125 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100 000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100 000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Scorpio-N
Venue
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private and family
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
414900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Historical listed price
Starting Price
489999
414900
Starting Price Zar
489999
414900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and Venue 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Venue 84.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Venue 61.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs Venue 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
Scorpio-N leads by 13 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 62 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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