2026 Maruti Brezza Facelift vs Hyundai Venue Compared: Which SUV Will Take The Crown?

Have you made up your mind to buy a Brezza facelift? Read our Ultimate Buying Guide to know each and every detail before signing the cheque. 

The subcompact SUV segment is a crowded one, with many cars vying for the top position. One of the most successful options among these is the Maruti Brezza, which has recently received a mid-lifecycle facelift with revised exterior styling, a new engine and some added equipment as well. Know here, how it is different from the older version.

On the other hand, you have what could be called its closest competition in terms of sales figures, which is the Hyundai Venue. Known for its premium quotient, bold styling and a high-quality experience, it has won its share of fans. However, when it comes to picking between the two, which one wins? Let’s uncover the details:

Price

*Starting price only

• The new Brezza is about Rs 60,000 more affordable than the base Venue.
• However, Maruti has not revealed prices of other variants as of now. 

Dimensions

• In terms of their size, both cars have the exact same length figure.

• The Venue offers more width and a longer wheelbase.

• The Brezza, on the other hand, is taller by 20mm.

Colour Options

*Also available with black roof in select variants

• The Hyundai SUV can be had with matte finishes on some paint options, with the White and Blue shades also offered with an optional dual-tone scheme with a black roof.

• Maruti, however, offers the White, Red and Beige hues with dual-tone colour schemes.

• The Venue can be had in the Knight guise as well, which adds blacked-out bits inside and outside.

• For a closer look at the new Brezza’s variant-wise colours, check out this story.

Features & Safety

•  As seen above, while the new Brezza gets all the essential features.

• When it comes to safety features, the Venue offers a Level 2 ADAS suite, electronic parking brake, all-wheel disc brakes and traction control with customisable modes.

• Both SUVs have a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP.

• The Brezza has a few exclusive features though, such as a heads-up display and LED front fog lamps.

Powertrain

MT- Manual Transmission, AT- Automatic Transmission (torque converter), DCT- Dual Clutch Transmission (automatic)

• Maruti and Hyundai have given their offerings plenty of powertrain combinations to cater to various types of buyers. Interestingly, the Venue offers both the least and most powerful options here.

• The Venue’s turbo-petrol is significantly more powerful than its counterpart in the Brezza, and offers the DCT option too.

• For CNG customers, the factory-fitted CNG setup of the Brezza is the only option here. It now offers an underbody CNG setup. 

• The Venue’s diesel is a popular option in this segment with its power and torque figures.

• We have also detailed the Brezza’s variant-wise powertrains here.

Rivals

Besides the Brezza and Venue, here are some other rivals you may consider if shopping in this segment:

• Tata Nexon: One of the most popular SUVs in India, the Nexon caters to a wide range of buyers with its multitude of variants, powertrain options, contemporary styling and a long list of features. See how Maruti’s facelifted Brezza compares with the Tata Nexon.

• Kia Sonet: An ageing option, but still relevant with a sophisticated feel, muscular styling and premium positioning. Here’s how the Brezza facelift compares with Kia Sonet.

• Mahindra XUV 3XO: The SUV is known for its torquey diesel engine, long list of equipment and a premium feel. Maruti’s new Brezza takes on the XUV 3XO — find out how it fares.

• Kia Syros: Offers a quirky personality, with a roomy and high-quality interior, plethora of equipment and competent turbo-petrol and diesel engines. This is how the facelifted Brezza fares against the Kia Syros.

• Skoda Kylaq: The enthusiast pick of the segment, the Kylaq’s fun-to-drive nature has made it a blockbuster success for Skoda. It also offers good levels of kit, understated European styling and a solid feel. Check out how the new Brezza holds up against the Skoda Kylaq.

• Maruti Fronx/Toyota Taisor: Maruti’s more youthful approach to the segment, both cars offer a similar feature-list as the Brezza, powerful turbo-petrol engines and a spacious cabin. The Taisor’s differentiation comes down to the styling. Take a look at how the facelifted Brezza compares to the Maruti Fronx and Toyora Taisor.

• Renault Kiger/Nissan Magnite: Stylish SUVs that offer accessible pricing, with all essential features and great value-for-money. Here’s how the facelifted Maruti Brezza takes on the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.