Suzuki Super Carry vs Hyundai Venue Cargo

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.

Suzuki Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Venue Cargo
Fuel Economy Venue Cargo
🛡 Safety Venue Cargo
📦 Practicality Venue Cargo
🔑 Ownership Venue Cargo
Super Carry starts ZAR 112,000 cheaper Super Carry from ZAR 197,900 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Super Carry Venue Cargo
Maximum Power 59 kW @ 6000 rpm 61 kW
Maximum Torque 104 Nm @ 2900 rpm 114 Nm
Engine Size 1196 cc 1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.7 km/l 15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 175 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1296 l
Airbags 1 — Driver Only Driver and passenger airbags
Kerb Weight 850 kg 1250 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Venue Cargo holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Venue Cargo +5 pts
Efficiency Venue Cargo +7 pts
Safety Venue Cargo +64 pts
Practicality Venue Cargo +7 pts
Ownership Venue Cargo +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Super Carry

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

Venue Cargo

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Super Carry

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Venue Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Super Carry Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2019 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current-generation Super Carry (F-series cab-over layout) — same fundamental design used across multiple African and Asian markets. GB14 1.2-litre petrol engine. RWD layout designed for commercial payload performance. Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Super Carry introduced to South Africa in 2019; minor specification and colour updates in 2022 and 2024; current 2026 specification maintains core powertrain and payload unchanged with improved AC system and updated instrument cluster. 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 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van Panel van
Color Note White, Silver Metallic, Grey Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 850 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Super Carry Venue Cargo
Length 3800 mm 3995 mm
Width 1562 mm 1770 mm
Height 1730 mm 1617 mm
Wheelbase 2110 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 l 45 l
Kerb Weight 850 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg -
Payload Capacity 390 kg 620 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m -
Front Headroom 1020 mm -
Rear Headroom 1000 mm -
Front Legroom 930 mm -
Rear Legroom 750 mm -
Boot/Cargo Space - 1296 l

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Venue Cargo leads by 18 points

Venue Cargo holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Index leader 61 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 70% source coverage
61
#1 Index leader

Venue Cargo

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 61
Safety 89
Practicality 66
Ownership 65
Leads by 18 points
43
#2

Super Carry

79% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 60 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 54
Safety 25
Practicality 59
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Venue Cargo +5 Efficiency Venue Cargo +7 Safety Venue Cargo +64 Practicality Venue Cargo +7 Ownership Venue Cargo +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Venue Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 65/100

Super Carry

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 25/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 60/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai Venue Cargo leads the catalogue index with 61 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Venue Cargo leads. However, Super Carry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Super Carry and Venue Cargo 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: Super Carry 25 vs Venue Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: Super Carry 54 vs Venue Cargo 61.

Safety-equipment index: Super Carry 25 vs Venue Cargo 89.

Practicality index: Super Carry 59 vs Venue Cargo 66.

Ownership-cover index: Super Carry 60 vs Venue Cargo 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.