Hyundai Venue Cargo vs Toyota Vitz

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.

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
VS
Toyota Vitz in South Africa

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Venue Cargo vs Toyota Vitz: the short answer

Venue Cargo holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vitz.

Vitz starts ZAR 99,910 cheaper Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Venue Cargo Vitz
Maximum Power Venue Cargo61 kW Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque Venue Cargo114 Nm Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size Venue Cargo1197 cc Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Venue Cargo15.4 km/l Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Venue Cargo190 mm Vitz145 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.

Hyundai Venue Cargo

1.2 Premium Cargo MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Specification evidence leader

Venue Cargo

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Vitz

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Venue Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Vitz

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Venue Cargo Vitz
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2019
Generation Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Panel van Hatchback
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note Base grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 1250 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Type Van Hatchback
Spec Venue Cargo Vitz
Length 3995 mm 3785 mm
Width 1770 mm 1695 mm
Height 1617 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1296 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 1250 kg 900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1250 kg
Payload Capacity 620 kg 350 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 4.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 983 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 951 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1048 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Venue Cargo and Vitz 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: Venue Cargo 30 vs Vitz 22.

Efficiency index: Venue Cargo 61 vs Vitz 76.

Safety-equipment index: Venue Cargo 89 vs Vitz 47.

Practicality index: Venue Cargo 66 vs Vitz 49.

Ownership-cover index: Venue Cargo 65 vs Vitz 43.

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 Cargo leads by 15 points

Venue Cargo holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vitz.

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 70% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence 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 15 points
46
#2

Vitz

85% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 76 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 76
Safety 47
Practicality 49
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Venue Cargo +8 Efficiency Vitz +15 Safety Venue Cargo +42 Practicality Venue Cargo +17 Ownership Venue Cargo +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Venue Cargo

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

Vitz

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 47/100
Practicality 49/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Venue Cargo leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 46 pts for Vitz

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Venue Cargo leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Venue Cargo vs Vitz questions

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.