Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai Creta: Clash of segments

Hyundai has just launched the Venue and while it is the company’s first attempt at cracking the sub-4 metre SUV segment, it is not its first SUV. The Venue slots in below the Creta, but some of its variants are priced in the vicinity of the Creta’s. If you’re confused between buying one of these variants of these cars, we’ll clear the confusion by comparing them and finding out which one delivers better value in terms of features on offer at a similar price. To keep things fair, we will compare variants that are priced within Rs 50,000.

Basic Differences

Hyundai Venue	Hyundai Creta
Size: Venue is shorter in length and narrower than the Creta.	Size: Creta is the bigger of the two SUVs.
Automatic transmission with petrol engine only: Hyundai offers a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine on the Venue that is available with both manual and dual-clutch automatic transmission options.	Automatic transmission with both petrol and diesel engines: While the Creta doesn’t come with a turbocharged petrol engine, it gets an automatic transmission with both petrol and diesel engines. In the Creta’s case, the automatic transmission is a torque converter type unit.
Connected car tech: Hyundai offers the Venue with an eSIM which allows for internet connectivity inside the SUV.	No eSIM: Hyundai does not offer the Creta with an eSIM. So there’s no internet inside the SUV.
Rivals: Venue competes against the Vitara Brezza, XUV300, Nexon and EcoSport.	Rivals: Creta competes against the Captur and Kicks.

Dimensions

Measurements	Hyundai Venue	Hyundai Creta
Length	3995mm	4270mm
Width	1770mm	1780mm
Height	1605mm	1665mm
Wheelbase	2500mm	2590mm
Boot Space	350 litres	400 litres

The Creta is bigger in every dimension compared to the Venue.

Engines

Petrol

	Hyundai Venue	Hyundai Creta
Displacement	1.2-litre / 1.0litre (turbocharged)	1.6-litre
Max. Power	83PS / 120PS	123PS
Peak Torque	115Nm / 220Nm	151Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT / 6-speed MT or 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT or 6-speed AT

• The Venue is offered with two petrol engines while the Creta gets one. Venue’s turbocharged petrol engine makes almost the same amount of power as the Creta’s bigger, naturally aspirated motor and quite a bit more torque too.

 

Diesel

	Hyundai Venue	Hyundai Creta
Displacement	1.4-litre	1.4-litre / 1.6-litre
Max Power	90PS	90PS / 128PS
Peak Torque	220Nm	220Nm / 260Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT	6-speed MT or 6-speed AT

• The Creta gets a choice of two diesel engines while the Venue gets one.

• The Creta’s smaller engine is the same as the Venue’s, although only the Creta can be had with an automatic gearbox with a diesel engine.

 

Prices (of comparable variants. Detailed prices at the end of the story)

Petrol		Diesel
Venue	Creta	Venue	Creta
1.0 SX - Rs 9.54 lakh	1.6 E Plus - Rs 10 lakh	1.4 SX - Rs 9.78 lakh	1.4 E Plus - Rs 10 lakh
1.0 SX(O) - Rs 10.6 lakh	1.6 EX - Rs 10.85 lakh	1.4 SX (O) - Rs 10.84 lakh	1.4 EX - Rs 11 lakh

Variants Comparison

Hyundai Venue SX Vs Hyundai Creta E Plus

Petrol

Venue SX Turbo	Rs 9.54 lakh
Creta 1.6 E Plus	Rs 10 lakh
Difference	Rs 46,000 (Creta is more expensive)

Diesel

Venue SX	Rs 9.78 lakh
Creta 1.4 E Plus	Rs 10 lakh
Difference	Rs 22,000 (Creta is more expensive)

Common features: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, day and night IRVM, seatbelt pretensioners (driver + passenger), seatbelt reminder (driver + passenger), high speed alert, impact-sensing auto door unlock, speed-sensing auto door lock, lane change indicator, body-coloured bumpers, body-coloured ORVMs, body-coloured door handles, turn indicators on ORVMs, follow-me-home headlamps, foldable key, central locking, AC, eco coating technology, electrically adjustable ORVMs, front armrest with storage, rear AC vents, tilt-adjustable steering, luggage lamp, front and rear power windows, height-adjustable driver seat, front power outlet

What Venue offers over the Creta: Projector headlamps and fog lamps, auto headlamps, rear defogger, ISOFIX mounts, cornering lamps, LED DRLs and positioning lamps, LED tail lamps, chrome front grille, roof rails, 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, shark fin roof antenna, fabric seat upholstery, leather wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped gear knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, electric sunroof, driver window auto up-down, fully automatic climate control, electrically folding ORVMs, driver rear view monitor, cooled glove box, cruise control, rear power outlet, rear parcel tray, battery saver, rear view camera, USB charger, adjustable rear headrest, touchscreen, four speakers, two tweeters, Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted controls, Hyundai i-Blue (Audio Remote Application)

What Creta offers over the Venue: Sliding front armrest

Verdict: The Creta is the more expensive option here, whether you look at the petrol or the diesel variant. And with the amount of kit Hyundai is offering with the Venue, it is a no-brainer that the Venue is the better choice here when it comes to picking one that offers more value for money.

Hyundai Venue SX (O) vs Hyundai Creta EX

Petrol

Venue SX (O) Turbo	Rs 10.60 lakh
Creta 1.6 EX	Rs 10.85 lakh
Difference	Rs 25,000 (Creta is more expensive)

Diesel

Venue SX (O)	Rs 10.84 lakh
Creta 1.4 EX	Rs 11 lakh
Difference	Rs 16,000 (Creta is more expensive)

Common features (over previous variant): Adjustable light in instrument cluster, sliding front armrest, rear centre armrest with cupholder, rear view camera, front fog lamps, LED DRLs, front USB charger, adjustable rear headrest,  touchscreen, four speakers, two tweeters, Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted controls, Hyundai i-Blue (Audio Remote Application)

What Venue offers over the Creta: Projector headlamps and fog lamps, auto headlamps, rear defogger, ISOFIX mounts, cornering lamps, LED positioning lamps, LED tail lamps, chrome front grille, roof rails, 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, shark fin roof antenna, fabric seat upholstery, leather wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped gear knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, electric sunroof, driver window auto up-down, fully automatic climate control, electrically folding ORVMs, driver rear view monitor, cooled glove box, cruise control, front and rear power outlet, rear parcel tray, battery saver, side and curtain airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill assist control (HAC), telematics switches ( SOS, RSA and Bluelink), smart key, burglar alarm, chrome finished door handles, fabric and leather seat upholstery, leather front armrest, leather door armrest, 60:40 split rear seat, touchscreen with HD display, Hyundai Bluelink, push button start/stop, air purifier, wireless phone charger, rear wiper and washer

What Creta offers over the Venue: nothing

Verdict: Again, while Creta is the bigger car and pricier than the Venue, it’s the latter that offers more features and offers better value for money.

 

Venue Variants	Price	Creta Variants	Price
Petrol
1.2 Manual E	Rs 6.50 lakh	1.6 Manual E+	Rs 10 lakh
1.2 Manual S	Rs 7.20 lakh	1.6 Manual EX	Rs 10.85 lakh
1.0-litre Turbo Manual S	Rs 8.21 lakh	1.6 Manual SX	Rs 12.26 lakh
1.0-litre Turbo DCT S	Rs 9.35 lakh	1.6 Manual SX Dual Tone	Rs 12.80 lakh
1.0-litre Turbo Manual SX	Rs 9.54 lakh	1.6 Auto SX	Rs 13.75 lakh
1.0-litre Turbo Manual SX Dual Tone	Rs 9.69 lakh	1.6 Manual SX (O)	Rs 13.87 lakh
1.0-litre Turbo Manual SX (O)	Rs 10.60 lakh	1.6 Manual SX (O) Executive	Rs 14.15 lakh
1.0 litre Turbo DCT SX (O)	Rs 11.11 lakh
Diesel
1.4 Manual E	Rs 7.75 lakh	1.4 Manual E+	Rs 10 lakh
1.4 Manual S	Rs 8.45 lakh	1.4 Manual EX	Rs 11 lakh
1.4 Manual SX	Rs 9.78 lakh	1.4 Manual S	Ra 11.91 lakh
1.4 Manual SX Dual Tone	Rs 9.93 lakh	1.6 Auto S	Rs 13.36 lakh
1.4 Manual SX (O)	Rs 10.84 lakh	1.6 Manual SX	Rs 13.60 lakh
		1.6 Manual SX Dual Tone	Rs 14.14 lakh
		1.6 Auto SX	Rs 15.20 lakh
		1.6 Manual SX (O)	Rs 15.37 lakh
		1.6 Manual SX (O) Executive	Ra 15.65 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.

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