Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 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.

Hyundai Venue
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

PHEV Ultra Plug-In Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 265 kW 🔧 530 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
VS
Hyundai Venue in South Africa

Hyundai Venue

1.0T DCT Executive Petrol Automatic Archive reference
ZAR 414,900 last listed
No longer sold new Specs 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

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV
⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 7 PHEV
🛡 Safety Tiggo 7 PHEV
📦 Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV
🔑 Ownership Tiggo 7 PHEV
Venue starts ZAR 599900 cheaper Tiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900 · Venue from ZAR 343,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Tiggo 7 PHEV Venue
Engine Power 265 kW 88 kW
Torque 530 Nm 172 Nm
Engine Size 1.5 cc 998 cc
Claimed Mileage 20.4 km/l 16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 162 mm 188 mm
Boot / Load Bay 626 l 355 l
Airbags Multiple airbags 6
Kerb Weight 1870 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 7 Year / 200 000 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

Tiggo 7 PHEV holds a noticeable edge over Venue, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +52 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 7 PHEV +22 pts
Safety Tiggo 7 PHEV +2 pts
Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +12 pts
Ownership Tiggo 7 PHEV +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Venue

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 7 PHEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Venue

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

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 Tiggo 7 PHEV Venue
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec Tiggo 7 PHEV Venue
Ground Clearance 162 mm 188 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2520 mm
Length 4553 mm 4040 mm
Width 1862 mm 1770 mm
Height 1686 mm 1619 mm
Kerb Weight 1870 kg 1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 2310 kg 1670 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 626 l 355 l
Towing Capacity - Not confirmed
Front Track Width 1570 mm Not confirmed
Rear Track Width 1570 mm Not confirmed
Turning Radius - Not confirmed
Load Bed Length 626 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 1672 l 1106 l
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - Not confirmed
Boot Volume 626 l 355 l
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 45 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2310 kg 1670 kg
Ground Clearance Max 162 mm 188 mm
Ground Clearance Min 162 mm 188 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 162 mm 188 mm
Height Mm 1686 mm 1619 mm
Length Mm 4553 mm 4040 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 626 l 355 l
Loadbox Width Mm - Not confirmed
Payload Kg - Not confirmed
Cargo Volume 626 l 355 l
Tare Mass Kg 1870 kg 1180 kg
Turning Circle - Not confirmed
Turning Circle M - Not confirmed
Width Mm 1862 mm 1770 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded 1672 l 1106 l

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 20 points

Tiggo 7 PHEV holds a noticeable edge over Venue, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 84 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 74% confidence
84
#1 Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

74% data confidence 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Ownership 69
Performance 91
Efficiency 85
Safety 94
Practicality 76
Ownership 69
Leads by 20 points
64
#2

Venue

88% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 63
Safety 92
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +52 Efficiency Tiggo 7 PHEV +22 Safety Tiggo 7 PHEV +2 Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +12 Ownership Tiggo 7 PHEV +4

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Performance 91/100
Efficiency 85/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 69/100

Venue

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 63/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV wins with 84 pts vs 64 pts for Venue

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Venue may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Tiggo 7 PHEV 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: Tiggo 7 PHEV 85 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: Tiggo 7 PHEV 94, 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: Tiggo 7 PHEV 69, 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: Tiggo 7 PHEV 76, Venue 64. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tiggo 7 PHEV 91, 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.

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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 Tiggo 7 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 Tiggo 7 PHEV and Venue in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 91 vs 39.

Efficiency: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 85 vs 63.

Safety: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 94 vs 92.

Practicality: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 76 vs 64.

Ownership: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 69 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 7 PHEV the advantage in this comparison.