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 an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
No longer sold newSpecs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW🔧 172 Nm⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceVenue
⛽Fuel EconomyStarlet Cross
🛡SafetyVenue
📦PracticalityVenue
🔑OwnershipVenue
Starlet Cross starts ZAR 343900 cheaperStarlet Cross from ZAR 304,900 · Venue from ZAR 343,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Engine Power
77 kW
88 kW
Torque
140 Nm
172 Nm
Engine Size
1498 cc
998 cc
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
185 mm
188 mm
Boot / Load Bay
270 l
355 l
Airbags
4
6
Kerb Weight
1080 kg
1180 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Venue has a slight advantage, but Starlet Cross remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Venue
+5 pts
Efficiency
Starlet Cross
+7 pts
Safety
Venue
+29 pts
Practicality
Venue
+6 pts
Ownership
Venue
+21 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Starlet Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
Venue
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Starlet Cross
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Venue
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
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
Starlet Cross
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2022
2019
Generation
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Ground Clearance
185 mm
188 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2520 mm
Length
4055 mm
4040 mm
Width
1740 mm
1770 mm
Height
1575 mm
1619 mm
Kerb Weight
1080 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
1480 kg
1670 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
270 l
355 l
Towing Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Front Track Width
-
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
-
Not confirmed
Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not confirmed
Load Bed Length
270 l
355 l
Load Bed Width
-
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
-
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
-
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
-
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
-
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
270 l
1106 l
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
-
Not confirmed
Boot Volume
270 l
355 l
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
45 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
1480 kg
1670 kg
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
185 mm
188 mm
Height Mm
1575 mm
1619 mm
Length Mm
4055 mm
4040 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
270 l
355 l
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not confirmed
Payload Kg
-
Not confirmed
Cargo Volume
270 l
355 l
Tare Mass Kg
1080 kg
1180 kg
Turning Circle
5.1 m
Not confirmed
Turning Circle M
5.1 m
Not confirmed
Width Mm
1740 mm
1770 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
270 l
1106 l
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Engine
2NR-VE
1.0 T-GDI Turbo
Engine Type
Inline 4
Petrol
Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Valves per Cylinder
16
16
Power
77 kW
88 kW
Power @ RPM
-
5500
Torque
140 Nm
172 Nm
Torque @ RPM
-
1500
Fuel System
Multi-Point EFI
Direct Injection
Turbocharger
No
Yes
Top Speed
175 km/h
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.8 sec
10.8 sec
Compression Ratio
-
Not confirmed
Cylinder Bore
-
Not confirmed
Piston Stroke
-
Not confirmed
Engine Code
-
Not confirmed
Power
103 bhp
Not confirmed
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
-
Not confirmed
Engine Aspiration
No
Naturally Aspirated
Engine Type Config
2NR-VE
Inline
0–100 km/h
11.8 sec
10.8 sec
Battery Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Charging Port
-
Not confirmed
AC Charging Time
-
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1498 cc
998 cc
EV Range
-
Not confirmed
Acceleration 0 100
11.8 sec
10.8 sec
Combined System Power
-
Not confirmed
Combined System Torque
-
Not confirmed
Engine Config
2NR-VE
Not confirmed
Engine Cylinders
4
3
Engine Displacement Cc
1498 cc
998 cc
Engine Power kW
77 kW
88 kW
Engine Torque Nm
140 Nm
172 Nm
Engine Valves
16
Not confirmed
Induction
No
Not confirmed
Max Power kW
77 kW
88 kW
Max Torque Nm
140 Nm
172 Nm
Maximum Power
77 kW
88 kW
Maximum Torque
140 Nm
172 Nm
Motor Position
-
Not confirmed
Motor Power
-
Not confirmed
Motor Torque
-
Not confirmed
Motor Type
-
Not confirmed
Power Assisted Steering
Rack and Pinion
Not confirmed
Power kW Rpm
-
5500
Active Exhaust
-
Not confirmed
System Output
-
Not confirmed
Torque Nm Rpm
-
1500
Turbo Type
No
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
FF
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
-
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
-
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
5 km/h
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
-
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
-
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
-
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
-
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
-
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
-
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
-
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5 km/h
Not confirmed
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
14.0 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
-
Not confirmed
Average Fuel Consumption
5.4 l/100km
Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5.4 l/100km
Yes
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 l/100km
Yes
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
AC Charging Power
-
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
-
Not confirmed
Charging Time AC Full
-
Not confirmed
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
-
Not confirmed
Charging Type
-
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
5.4 l/100km
Yes
Combined Consumption L 100km
5.4 l/100km
Yes
DC Charging Power
-
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
5.4 l/100km
Yes
Fuel Tank Litres
42 l
45 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio
-
Not confirmed
Combined Driving Range
-
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
-
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
-
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not confirmed
Range Wltp
-
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not confirmed
AEB
-
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
-
Yes
Driver Airbag
4
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
4
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
-
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
4
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
4
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Highbeam
-
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Auto Wipers
-
No
Drive Modes
-
Eco / Normal
EV Mode
-
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Yes
Emergency Braking
-
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
-
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Power Driver
Heated Seats
-
Front
Ventilated Seats
-
Front
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Rear USB Ports
2
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Armrest Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Up
270
Not confirmed
Cargo Space
270
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
5
Not confirmed
Seat Capacity
5
Not confirmed
Seat Count
5
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Climate Control
Manual AC
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All Doors
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
-
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
-
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
AC Type
Manual AC
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual AC
1
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.4
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Unladen
185
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Launch Control
-
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
-
Electric Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
-
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
-
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Fabric
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not confirmed
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
4
Spare Wheel
Compact
Steel
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Stabilizer Bar
Front
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
No
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Yes
Valves Per Cylinder
16
Not confirmed
Voice Command
-
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
-
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
11.8 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not confirmed
Battery Voltage
-
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
-
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
-
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Standard
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
-
Not confirmed
Difflock
-
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
-
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
-
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
-
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
-
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
-
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
-
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Not confirmed
Mirror
All Doors
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
-
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
-
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking
-
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
4
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
starlet-cross
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
-
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
-
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
-
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
-
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
-
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rim Size
Standard
16
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
8 Bose Premium
Navigation System
-
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
8 inch
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
Yes
Audio Speakers
4
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
4
Not confirmed
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
8 inch
Multi Information Display
-
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
-
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
8 inch
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Roof Type
-
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Auto Headlights
-
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
-
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Approach Angle
-
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
-
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
-
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
-
No
4WD System Type
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Breakover Angle
-
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
-
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
-
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
-
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
215/55 R17
Wheel Type
Standard
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Compact
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Standard
16
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Spare Tyre
Compact
Steel
Tyre Type
195/55 R16
Tubeless Radial
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not confirmed
Braked Towing Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Brakes
Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
-
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Compact
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Towing Braked Kg
-
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
Standard
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Wheelbase Mm
2520 mm
2520 mm
Wheels
Standard
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Wheel Diameter
Standard
16
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
4
Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
125 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter
-
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
128
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
No
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.5 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world City Mileage Max
8 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.5 l/100km
Not confirmed
Owner Review Count
8
Not confirmed
Spec
Starlet Cross
Venue
Ownership Role
Top
Not confirmed
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Not confirmed
Price Zar
375900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
375900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
375900
Not confirmed
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Venue leads by 11 points
Venue has a slight advantage, but Starlet Cross remains highly competitive.
🏆Hyundai Venue
wins with 64 pts
vs 53 pts for Starlet Cross
In structured scoring, Venue emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Starlet Cross may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Venue edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Starlet Cross 70 vs Venue 63. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Starlet Cross 63, Venue 92. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Starlet Cross 44, Venue 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Starlet Cross 58, Venue 64. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Starlet Cross 34, Venue 39. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Venue edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Venue scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Starlet Cross and Venue in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Starlet Cross scores 34 vs 39.
Efficiency: Starlet Cross scores 70 vs 63.
Safety: Starlet Cross scores 63 vs 92.
Practicality: Starlet Cross scores 58 vs 64.
Ownership: Starlet Cross scores 44 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Venue
the advantage in this comparison.
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