Clash Of Segments: Hyundai Venue Vs Elite i20

Published On May 31, 2019 11:06 AM By Dhruv Attri for Hyundai Venue 2019-2022

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Planning to be a part of the Hyundai family but cannot decide whether to pick the premium hatchback or the sub-4m SUV? Allow us to clear things up.

Hyundai has launched the Venue in India with introductory prices ranging between Rs 6.5 lakh and Rs 11.1 lakh (ex-showroom India). In some variants, the Venue’s prices fall within touching distance of its hatchback sibling, the Elite i20. So let’s compare closely priced variants of the Venue and Elite i20 to find out which one offers better value. For a fair fight, we’ve picked variants that are priced within a range of Rs 50,000.

Basic Differences

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

Sub-4m SUV: The Venue’s body style makes us call it an SUV. You sit higher up in it in comparison to a hatchback, which means a comparatively better view out.

Sub-4m hatchback: The Elite i20 is a premium hatchback and sits closer to the ground.

Three engine options: The Venue comes with a choice of two petrols - 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1.0-litre turbocharged - along with a 1.4-litre diesel.

Couple of engines: It gets only a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.4-litre diesel unit. Both these engines are also available in the Venue.

Connected Technology: Debuts Hyundai’s Blue Link connected car features which brings internet-based safety and convenience features.

Doesn’t get any internet-based connected car features.

Rivals: It competes with the Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and Ford EcoSport.

Rivals: The Elite i20 locks horns with Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz, VW Polo and upcoming Toyota Glanza.

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Dimensions

Measurements (mm)

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

Length

3995

3985

Width

1770

1734

Height

1605 (incl. roof rails)

1505

Wheelbase

2500

2570

Boot Space

350 litres

285 litres

The Hyundai Venue is bigger in exterior dimensions but interestingly, the Elite i20 has a longer wheelbase. But again, the Venue has a bigger boot.

Engines

Petrol

 

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

Engine

1.2-litre NA 4-cylinder /  1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged

1.2-litre NA 4-cylinder

Power

83PS / 120PS

83PS

Torque

115Nm / 172Nm

115Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT / 6-speed MT & 7-speed DCT

5-speed MT & CVT

The Venue gets a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine that’s not available on the Elite i20. The other 1.2-litre petrol engine on the Venue is the same as that on the hatchback. However, while the 1.2-litre petrol engine on the Elite i20 is paired with a CVT, the same engine on the Venue is only available with a manual transmission. If you need an automatic gearbox, you will have to splurge a little for the 1.0-litre engine that is offered with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Diesel

 

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

Engine

1.4-litre, 4-cylinder

1.4-litre, 4-cylinder

Power

90PS

90PS

Torque

220Nm

220Nm

Transmission

6-speed manual

6-speed manual

Both the Hyundais feature the same engine with identical specifications when it comes to the diesel engine option. Hyundai Won’t Go Maruti Way; Will Offer BS6 Diesel Engines In Existing Cars

Prices of the comparable variants (Find detailed prices at the end)

Petrol

Diesel

Venue

Elite i20

Venue

Elite i20

E 1.2: Rs 6.50 lakh

Magna+: Rs 6.26 lakh

E: Rs 7.75 lakh

Magna+: Rs 7.62 lakh

S 1.2: Rs 7.20 lakh

Sportz+: Rs 7.12 lakh

S: Rs 8.45 lakh

Sportz+: Rs 8.37 lakh

1.0 DCT S: Rs 9.35 lakh

Asta (O) CVT: Rs 9.12 lakh

   

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Hyundai Venue E Vs Elite i20 Magna+

Petrol

Venue E

Rs 6.50 lakh

Elite i20 Magna+

Rs 6.26 lakh

Difference

Rs 24,000 (Venue expensive)

Diesel

Venue E

Rs 7.75 lakh

Elite i20 Magna+

Rs 7.62 lakh

Difference

Rs 13,000 (Venue expensive)

Common Features: Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminder with pretensioners, high speed alert, impact sensing door unlock and speed sensing auto unlock, central locking, dual horn and immobilizer. Both cars also get halogen headlamps, body coloured bumpers and door handles, and wheel covers.

The interiors get fabric upholstery, manual AC, front power windows, 12V socket, front and rear map door pockets, front seat back pocket, tachometer and front seat adjustable headrests.

What Venue offers over Elite i20: ISOFIX and tilt steering wheel.

What Elite i20 offers over Venue: Clutch lock (only petrol), dual horn, foldable key, follow me home headlamps, front fog lamps, electrically adjustable ORVM, micro antenna, body coloured ORVMs, sunglass holder, front center armrest, passenger vanity mirror, rear AC vents, front power windows with auto up-down and switch illumination and rear power windows. The Elite i20 also gets a 2-DIN integrated audio system with speakers and front tweeters, Bluetooth, USB, AUX, steering integrated controls and i-Blue remote control function.

Verdict: Clearly, it’s the Elite i20 that offers better value and is also cheaper by Rs 24,000 in petrol and Rs 13,000 in diesel guise.

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Hyundai Venue S Vs Hyundai Elite i20 Sportz+

Petrol

Venue S

Rs 7.20 lakh

Elite i20 Sportz+

Rs 7.12 lakh

Difference

Rs 8,000 (Venue expensive)

Diesel

Venue S

Rs 8.45 lakh

Elite i20 Sportz+

Rs 8.37 lakh

Difference

Rs 8,000 (Venue expensive)

Hyundai Venue: Which Variant To Buy?

Common Features: Follow me home headlamps, body coloured electrically adjustable ORVMs, driver side up/down power windows with illumination, front center armrest with storage, glovebox cooling, rear power windows, rear AC vents, tilt steering, USB charger, front and rear speakers, front tweeters, Bluetooth, USB, AUX, steering wheel with integrated audio and Bluetooth controls and rear parcel tray.

What Venue offers over Elite i20: Roof rails, rear accessory socket and luggage lamp.

What Elite i20 offers over Venue: Electrically folding ORVMs, Height adjustable driver’s seat, telescopic steering adjust, front map lamp, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and voice recognition.

Verdict: Both cars are decently equipped but its the Elite i20 that offers more kit at a lower price. 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 CVT:  Review

Hyundai Venue S DCT Petrol Vs Hyundai Elite i20 Asta (O) CVT

1.0 DCT S

Rs 9.35 lakh

Asta (O) CVT

Rs 9.12 lakh

Difference

Rs 23,000 (Venue expensive)

Common Features over the previous variants: Supervision cluster, IC light adjustment rheostat, luggage lamp

What Venue offers over Elite i20: Electronic stability control, hill assist control and vehicle stability management.

What Elite i20 offers over Venue: four additional airbags, rear parking camera with AVN display, service reminder, parking sensor display, auto projector and cornering headlamps with LED DRLs, ORVM integrated turn indicators, ORVMs with welcome function, smart key, chrome door handles, 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels and rear washer and wiper on the outside.

The interiors receive leather wrapped steering and gear knob, push button start/stop, power window with auto up/down and pinch guard for driver side, auto climate control, rear center armrest with cup holders, AutoLink telematics feature, two front USB charging ports and wireless charging.

Verdict: Despite being cheaper by Rs 23,000, the Elite i20 gets a humongous list of extras over the Venue, making it a much better package. The Venue’s S variant feels basic in front of the Elite i20’s top variant but gets a more powerful engine.

Hyundai Venue: Which Variant To Buy?

Petrol Variant Prices

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

E: Rs 6.50 lakh

Era: Rs 5.50 lakh

S: Rs 7.20 lakh

Magna+: Rs 6.26 lakh

1.0 MT S: Rs 8.21 lakh

Sportz+: Rs 7.12 lakh

1.0 DCT S: Rs 9.35 lakh

Sportz+ Dual Tone: Rs 7.42 lakh

1.0 MT SX: Rs 9.54 lakh

Asta (O): Rs 8.07 lakh

1.0 MT SX dual tone: Rs 9.69 lakh

Sportz+ CVT: Rs 8.23 lakh

1.0 MT SX (O): Rs 10.60 lakh

Asta (O) CVT: Rs 9.12 lakh

1/0 DCT SX+: Rs 11.11 lakh

 
   

Diesel Variant Prices

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

E: Rs 7.75 lakh

Era: Rs 6.89 lakh

S: Rs 8.45 lakh

Magna+: Rs 7.62 lakh

SX (Dual Tone): Rs 9.78 lakh (Rs 9.93 lakh)

Sportz+ (Dual tone): Rs 8.37 lakh (Rs 8.67 lakh)

SX(O): Rs 10.84 lakh

Asta (O): Rs 9.32 lakh

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venkat raghavendra
Jul 8, 2019, 4:29:10 PM

My Opinion as a Venu user this is the best car the features which they are telling I20 has it is also there in Venu Expensive by 20000 is not more can get a best XUV

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    chslnarayana
    Jun 2, 2019, 3:03:51 AM

    2nd row seating messed up big with 350L boot. 3985mm i20 got 285L, how 3995mm venue can get 350L. They messed up 2nd row big.2nd row good only for kids. Venue good for 2-4 member faimly.2 adults+2kids

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      yogish
      Jun 1, 2019, 8:11:54 AM

      Not a big difference in these two

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