Toyota Taisor AT vs Hyundai Venue N Line DCT: Which One Is Quicker?
The Venue N Line produces more power and torque than the Taisor. But which one is quicker? Let’s find out
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The Toyota Taisor was launched in the first half of 2024 as Toyota’s version of the Maruti Fronx sub-4m crossover. While it gets some cosmetic changes, its powertrains and features set are shared with the donor vehicle. Among these engine-gearbox options is a potent 1-litre turbo-petrol engine that Maruti claims is the most powerful amongst its rivals. We were impressed by the Taisor's performance and hence decided to pit it against another performance-oriented car: the Hyundai Venue N Line, to see which one tops the performance charts in real-world tests. But first, let’s get the specifications of both models out of the way:
| Specifications |
Toyota Taisor |
Hyundai Venue N Line |
| Engine |
1-litre turbo-petrol |
1-litre turbo petrol |
| Power |
100 PS |
120 PS |
| Torque |
148 Nm |
172 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed AT |
7-speed DCT* |
* DCT = Dual-clutch transmission
As the table suggests, both sub-4m offerings get a 1-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. However, the Hyundai Venue N Line gets a more potent engine that produces a significant 20 PS and 24 Nm more than the Toyota Taisor.
Acceleration Test
| Tests |
Toyota Taisor |
Hyundai Venue N Line |
| 0-100 kmph |
10.98 seconds |
12.28 seconds |
| Quarter Mile |
17.67 seconds at 127.17kmph |
18.75 seconds at 124.49 kmph |
| 20-80 kmph (Kickdown) |
6.64 seconds |
8.20 seconds |
- It can be clearly seen that the Toyota Taisor outruns the Hyundai Venue N Line in every aspect of the acceleration tests.
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In the 0-100 kmph acceleration test, the Taisor is 1.3 seconds faster than the Venue.
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The Taisor is also quicker when the quarter-mile run of both models is concerned.
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In the kickdown from 20 kmph to 80 kmph, Toyota’s crossover beats the Hyundai sub-4m SUV with a time gap of 1.56 seconds.
Braking Test
| Tests |
Toyota Taisor |
Hyundai Venue N Line |
| 100-0 kmph |
42.81 metres |
43.50 metres |
| 80-0 kmph |
26.97 metres |
26.90 metres |
- The Taisor takes 0.69 metres less than the Venue N Line to reach a standstill from a speed of 100 kmph.
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However, the stopping distance from 80-0 kmph of both the Hyundai Venue N Line and Toyota Taisor are similar, with both travelling almost a similar distance to come to a standstill.
Disclaimer: Please note that the performance figures may vary depending on the driver, driving conditions, vehicle’s health, and climate.
Price Range
| Model |
Price Range |
| Toyota Taisor AT |
Rs 11.96 lakh to 12.88 lakh |
| Hyundai Venue N Line DCT |
Rs 12.87 lakh to Rs 13.75 lakh |
The Toyota Taisor V AT variant that was tested is priced at Rs 12.88 lakh, which is similar to the price of the base-spec N6 Venue N Line DCT and Rs 87,000 less than the N8 model that was tested for this comparison.
Final Takeaway
The Toyota Taisor’s 1-litre turbo-petrol engine is better than the Hyundai Venue N Line’s 1-litre engine when performance is considered. It also comes with enough features and tech for the price point, which is significantly less than the Hyundai Venue N Line.
Features like a sunroof are not present in the Taisor and it also lacks behind the Venue N Line with a smaller infotainment system and ADAS. Moreover, when it comes to sporty appeal in terms of looks and sound, the Hyundai Venue N Line subcompact SUV is a step ahead thanks to sportier cosmetic touches inside and out.
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