KIA Sonet 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
KIA Sonet in South Africa

KIA Sonet

1.5 EX+ CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 469,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 143 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
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

KIA Sonet vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer

Sonet and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Sonet: current from ZAR 329,995 · Venue: last listed from ZAR 343,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Sonet Venue
Maximum Power Sonet85 kW @ 6300 rpm Venue88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Sonet143 Nm @ 4000 rpm Venue172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size Sonet1497 cc Venue998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Sonet16.9 km/l Venue16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Sonet211 mm 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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Sonet

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Venue

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Sonet

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Venue

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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 Sonet Venue
Intercooler No Not confirmed
Rev Matching No Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger No Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined 5.9 Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop Yes Yes
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes Not confirmed
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Drag Coefficient 0.34 Not confirmed
Roof Load 50 kg Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded 1143 l 1106 l
Stabilizer Bar Yes Not confirmed
Steering Response Normal Not confirmed
Skid Plates No Not confirmed
Side Steps No Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Temporary Spare Steel
Tyre Repair Kit No Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist Yes Not confirmed
Speed Limiter Yes Not confirmed
Speed Alert System Yes Not confirmed
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor Yes Yes
Adaptive Dampers No Not confirmed
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Voice Command Yes Not confirmed
Voice Command Support Yes Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer Yes Not confirmed
Driver Display Digital Cluster Not confirmed
Heads Up Display No Not confirmed
Tachometer Yes Yes
Trip Computer Yes Yes
Multi Function Steering Yes Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Air Conditioning Yes Dual Zone Auto Climate
AC Type Yes Dual Zone Auto Climate
Climate Control Yes Dual Zone Auto Climate
Climate Zones 2 1
Rear Air Conditioning No Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling No Not confirmed
Seat Type Leather Seats Not confirmed
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes Not confirmed
Rear Seat Split Yes Not confirmed
Headrest Adjustable Yes Not confirmed
Front Armrest Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
12V Accessory Socket Yes 12V
Front Power Outlet Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamps Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start No Not confirmed
Remote Start No Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking Yes Not confirmed
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Fuel Lid Opener Remote Inside
Boot Opener Remote Inside
Power Windows Yes All
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Heated Mirrors Yes Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes Yes
Electric Mirror Folding Yes Not confirmed
Remote Side Mirror Yes Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Irvm No Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror No No
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes No
Rear Window Defroster Yes Yes
Rear Defogger Yes Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Tail Lamps Yes Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps Yes Not confirmed
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes Manual
Headlamp Washer No No
Sunroof No Electric Sunroof
Panoramic Roof No Electric Sunroof
Roof Antenna Yes Not confirmed
Rear Wing Yes Not confirmed
Aero Kit No Not confirmed
Chrome Grille Yes Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Highlights No Not confirmed
Ride Mode Selection Yes Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate No Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate No Not confirmed
Engine Warranty 7 Years / 150,000 km Not confirmed
Service Reminder Yes Yes
Trim Level flagship Not confirmed
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100 11.2 sec Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Not confirmed
Diff Lock No Not confirmed
Difflock No Not confirmed
Vdc Yes Not confirmed
TPMS Yes Yes
Sonar Yes Not confirmed
Automatic High Beam Yes Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic Not confirmed
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic Yes
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic No
Bottle Holders 4 Not confirmed
Glove Box Yes Not confirmed
Manual Aircon Yes Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry Yes Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start Yes Not confirmed
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Lift Gate No Not confirmed
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors Yes Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v Yes Not confirmed
Sound System 8 8 Bose Premium
Roof Rack Compatibility Yes Not confirmed
Mirror Electric Not confirmed
Rim Size 215/55 R17 16
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes Not confirmed
Sub Frame Unibody Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid Not Available Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load Not Available Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving Not Available Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor Not Available Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning Not Available Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover Not Available Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock Not Available Not confirmed
Sports Bar Not Available Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment Not Available Not confirmed
Bed Extender Not Available Not confirmed
Source Model Column sonet Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System Not Available Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock Not Available Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock Not Available Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm Not Available Not confirmed
Load Bed Light Not Available Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps Not Available Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not Available Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper Not Available Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type Not Available Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode Not Available Not confirmed
Unlocking Yes Yes
Walk Away Lock Yes Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock Yes Not confirmed
Rear LED Combination Taillights Yes Not confirmed
Front Wiper Yes Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type Yes Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside No Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes Not confirmed
Reading Lights Rear Yes Not confirmed
Centre Console Centre Armrest Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars Yes Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded 1143 l 1106 l
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Spec Sonet Venue
Fuel Octane Requirement 93 Octane Unleaded 95
Variable Valve Timing CVVT Yes
Particulate Filter No Not confirmed
Fuel Evaporation Control Yes Yes
Idle CO2 Output 145 Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions 138 g/km 125 g/km
Green NCAP Rating 4 Not confirmed
Start Stop System Yes No
Euro Emission Standard Euro 6 Not confirmed
Noise Level 67 dB Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km 138 Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type Not Available Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Sonet and Venue comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Sonet 36 vs Venue 39.

Efficiency index: Sonet 65 vs Venue 64.

Safety-equipment index: Sonet 93 vs Venue 87.

Practicality index: Sonet 59 vs Venue 64.

Ownership-cover index: Sonet 71 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Sonet leads by 1 points

Sonet and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 99% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Sonet

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 65
Safety 93
Practicality 59
Ownership 71
Leads by 1 points
63
#2

Venue

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 64
Safety 87
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Venue +3 Efficiency Sonet +1 Safety Sonet +6 Practicality Venue +5 Ownership Sonet +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Sonet

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 71/100

Venue

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Sonet leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 63 pts for Venue

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sonet leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Sonet 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.