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Which One's Right for You?
T-Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Venue
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2020
2019
Generation
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Not confirmed
Model Year
Current
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1291 kg
1180 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Length
4135 mm
4040 mm
Width
1760 mm
1770 mm
Height
1573 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
188 mm
188 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1291 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1750 kg
1670 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
10.6 m
Not confirmed
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Front Track Width
1528 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1509 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Standard
Electric
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Standard
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Not Available
All
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
455 l
1106 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
455 l
1106 l
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
12V
Speed Limiter
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Standard
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Standard
1
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Standard
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.5
Not confirmed
Multi Function Steering
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Speed Alert System
Adjustable speed limiter
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Standard
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Standard
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Standard
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
t-cross
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
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
Rim Size
Not Available
16
Sound System
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1000 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
85 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
175 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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.8 kW/tonne
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.6 Nm/tonne
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
T-Cross
Venue
Gearbox
DCT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4x2
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
14.7 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.4 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
40
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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 confirmed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Standard
Electric
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
Interior Colour Options
Black
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Armrest Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital cluster, quality interior
Not confirmed
Interior Trim Colour
Black
Not confirmed
Floor Mats
Standard
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
Black
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Infotainment System
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8 inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8 inch
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
188 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
188 mm
188 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
T-Cross
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
Not Available
16
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
Not confirmed
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
Not Available
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km
125 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
127
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
127
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty Years
3 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 120 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Service Plan
Not Available
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
4
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
T-Cross
Venue
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Not confirmed
Price Zar
548400 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Not confirmed
Starting Price
548400
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
548400
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This T-Cross 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: T-Cross 34 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: T-Cross 69 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: T-Cross 81 vs Venue 87.
Practicality index: T-Cross 60 vs Venue 64.
Ownership-cover index: T-Cross 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.
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
Venue leads by 3 points
T-Cross and Venue are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
T-Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Venue
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 60 pts for T-Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Venue leads. However, T-Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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