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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
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Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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Santa Fe Hybrid
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
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.
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1180 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Length
4830 mm
4040 mm
Width
1900 mm
1770 mm
Height
1770 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
177 mm
188 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
413 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2675 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Not Available
All
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
2253 l
1106 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
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
Source Model Column
santa-fe-hybrid
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
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
2253 l
1106 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
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
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
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
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
Not Available
16
Sound System
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1598 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
Turbocharged
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
175.2 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
367 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
175.2 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
190 km/h
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
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
88.5 kW/tonne
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Gearbox
Automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 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
13.3 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
67
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Not Available
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
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
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
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
3
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
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Infotainment System
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8 inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8 inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
8 inch
Navigation System
-
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Led Headlights
Halogen
Full LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Full LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
Full LED
Headlights
Halogen
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
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Ground Clearance Max
177 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
177 mm
188 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
15000
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
4
Alternator
120A
120A
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
4
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead-acid
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
125 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Venue
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
1249900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
1249900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1249900
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe Hybrid 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: Santa Fe Hybrid 72 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe Hybrid 59 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe Hybrid 89 vs Venue 87.
Practicality index: Santa Fe Hybrid 73 vs Venue 64.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe Hybrid 65 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
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 10 points
Santa Fe Hybrid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue remains close.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +33
Efficiency
Venue +5
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +2
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +9
Ownership
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 63 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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