Joseph Fernandes 
It is time for another comparison, and this time we will compare the two Hyundai models against each other. The Hyundai Venue against the Hyundai i20, to find out which one is the better option for you!
Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai i20 – Exterior and Interior
The Hyundai Venue ever since it got facelift update in 2022, the talking point has been the front face. The front has parametric front grille made up of rectangular block with brown-chrome finish and is slightly dark as well. The fog lamps are out and now the Venue has LED headlamps instead of halogen. At the side, it has wheel arches with chrome door handles, and roof rails at the top. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps connected by light bar with faux silver skid plate at the rear and the front and it rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.
As you can see at the front of the Hyundai i20, it has blacked out front grille with rectangular block design and sleek LED headlamps with LED DRLs inside the headlamps and the bumpers finished in black as well. Moving to the side, it creases to give it a sportier look with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and chrome line running through the window frame. At the rear, it has Z-shaped LED taillamps with a chrome line joining the taillamps and shark fin antenna at the top.
From the inside, the Venue has 8-inch infotainment system between the two AC vents and at the edges semi-square shaped AC vents. The Venue does have the option for dual-tone dashboard. It has multi-function four-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and a single-pane sunroof. Below the gear lever is a rotary dial to select drive modes. It has two USB ports at the front and two at the rear. The rear seats of the Hyundai Venue is 60:40 split with recline option as well.
As for the i20, it has 10.25-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents are designed like the dashboard design to give it that seamless look. The Infotainment system is integrated with the digital instrument cluster and has the four-spoke multi-function steering wheel. It also has the dual-tone dashboard theme option as well. It has sliding armrest with air purifier. It has two USB ports at the front and the rear. The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio.
Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai i20 – Dimensions
| Hyundai Venue | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1770mm | 1775mm |
| Height | 1617mm | 1505mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2580mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190mm | 190mm |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 311 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres | 37 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,082 kg | 1,240 kg |
When it comes to the dimensions of these Hyundai models, the Venue and the i20 has the same length of 3995mm, and same ground clearance of 190mm. The Venue has a width of 1770mm and height of 1617mm while the i20 has width of 1775mm which is 5mm wide, and height of 1505mm that is shorter by 112mm. The Venue has a wheelbase of 2500mm, and boot space of 250 litres while the i20 has a wheelbase of 2580mm that is 80mm longer, and boot space of 311 litres that is smaller by 39 litres. The Venue has a fuel tank of 45 litres and kerb weight of 1,082 kg and the i20 has a 37 litres fuel tank that is smaller by 8 litres, and kerb weight of 1,240 kg that is heavier by 158 kg.
Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai i20 – Engine Options
| Hyundai Venue | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre NA petrol | 1.2-litre Kappa petrol |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 82 bhp | 81.80 bhp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 114.74 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT, IVT (or CVT) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18 km/l | 21 km/l – MT 19.65 km/l – IVT |
When it comes to engine options, the Venue is powered by the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that puts out 82 bhp and 114 Nm of torque. It drives the front wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only with a fuel efficiency of 18 km/l. It has no Automatic Gearbox and no diesel engine on offer. As for the i20, it is powered by 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that produces 81.80 bhp and 114.74 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Transmission with a fuel efficiency of 21 km/l and an IVT Transmission with fuel efficiency of 19.65 km/l.
| Hyundai Venue | Hyundai i20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0-litre Turbo petrol | 1.5-litre turbo diesel | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Displacement | 998cc | 1493cc | 998cc |
| Power | 120 bhp | 114 bhp | 118.41 bhp |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 250 Nm | 171.62 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT | 7-speed DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18 km/l | 20 km/l | 20.28 km/l – DCT |
The Venue and i20 not only has non-turbo powertrains but also has turbo engines. The Venue has one turbo petrol and one turbo diesel engines while i20 has one turbo petrol engine. But first, the Venue, it has the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that pumps out 120 bhp and 172 Nm mated to a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT Gearbox. Then there is the 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine that puts out 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque and that has a 6-speed Manual Gearbox only with a fuel efficiency of 20 km/l. It has no Automatic Gearbox on offer. The i20 has the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine which produces 118.41 bhp and 171.62 Nm of torque paired to a 7-speed DCT Transmission and no Manual Transmission on offer. It has a fuel efficiency of 20.28 km/l.
Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai i20 – Features
| Features | Hyundai Venue | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 16-inch, alloy wheels | 16-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Fabric + Leather (Leatherette) | Leather |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 7-speaker Bose premium sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | Single-Pane |
When it comes to features, both the SUV and hatchback are very much feature-loaded, and misses out on nothing. The i20 however is better as it has 7-speaker Bose Premium sound system where as the Venue has 6-speaker standard sound system. The Venue has 8-inch infotainment system where as the i20 has 10.25-inch infotainment system. So, i20 is better than the Venue and has a point over the Venue.
| Hyundai Venue | Hyundai i20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six airbags | Six airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-parking camera | reverse-parking camera |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | – |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| VSC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
When it comes to safety, you would expect the maximum safety for a certain price of a car, and as both are loaded with many safety features, the i20 still misses out on Traction control giving the Venue one point over itself.
Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai i20 – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Rs. 7.72 lakh – Rs. 13.18 lakh |
| Hyundai i20 | Rs. 7.46 lakh – Rs.11.88 lakh |
The Venue is priced at Rs. 7.72 lakh for the base ‘E’ petrol variant and goes up to Rs. 13.18 lakh for the top SX (O) Turbo DCT DT variant and as for the i20, it is priced at Rs. 7.46 lakh for the ‘Magna’ variant and goes up to Rs. 11.88 lakh for the top variant, ‘Asta (O) Turbo DCT DT.’ The price difference between the Hyundai Models is Rs. Rs. 26,000 for the entry-level variant and Rs. 1.3 lakh for the top variant.
The Hyundai Venue and i20 has a 3 years/1,00,000 kms which ever comes first warranty period which can be extended till 7 years/ 1,00,000 kms which ever comes first.
Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai i20 – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which Hyundai model, depends totally on you, however, we recommend that you can either buy the i20 or the Venue has both are basically the same except the i20 doesn’t get the Traction control, other than that, it’s the same and while the i20 is Rs. 1.3 lakh affordable than the Venue, you can buy the hatchback, otherwise you can settle for the Venue SUV. Which one would you choose?
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