A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Tata Tiago vs Hyundai Venue Cargo: the short answer
Venue Cargo has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Tiago starts ZAR 120,000 cheaperTiago from ZAR 189,900 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Maximum Power
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Venue Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Venue Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size
Tiago1199 cc
Venue Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiago20.00 km/l
Venue Cargo15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiago170 mm
Venue Cargo190 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.
Tata Tiago
1.2 XZ+ MT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Tiago
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Venue Cargo
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Venue Cargo
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
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
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact hatchback
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1250 kg
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Length
3767 mm
3995 mm
Width
1677 mm
1770 mm
Height
1535 mm
1617 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
242 l
1296 l
Kerb Weight
982 kg
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1382 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
400 kg
620 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
920 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
820 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
860 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
61 kW
Maximum Torque
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
114 Nm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
64.2 kW/tonne
48.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
115.1 Nm/tonne
91.2 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
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.06
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual gear lever
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
20.00 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.6 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
45 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.00 km/l
15.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
45 l
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
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Airbags
2
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
Melange Fabric Seats
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Available
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Melange Fabric Seats
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Climate Control
Fully Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Fully Automatic
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
1200 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1200 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
900 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
-
1200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1200 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
venue-cargo
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Infotainment System
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
3
Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Tyre Size
175/60 R15
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
2 years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
2 years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Base
Price Zar
224900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
224900
309900
Starting Price Zar
224900
309900
Spec
Tiago
Venue Cargo
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiago and Venue Cargo 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: Tiago 30 vs Venue Cargo 30.
Efficiency index: Tiago 75 vs Venue Cargo 61.
Safety-equipment index: Tiago 44 vs Venue Cargo 89.
Practicality index: Tiago 53 vs Venue Cargo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Tiago not separately scored 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.
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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 Cargo leads by 12 points
Venue Cargo has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Venue Cargo
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Venue Cargo leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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