Hyundai Exter vs Venue: Which Car Should You Buy?

Hyundai Exter has recently made its way to the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). Sharing its underpinnings, features and powertrain with the Grand i10 Nios, the Exter has been positioned below the Venue in the carmaker’s current product lineup. But still, the prices of its select variants overlap with the Hyundai Venue. Consequently, potential customers might face confusion between Hyundai Exter and Venue. So to help you in making your buying decision, here we have compared these compact SUVs.

Note: Given that the Hyundai Exter only comes with a petrol engine, our comparison here solely considers petrol variants of the Hyundai Venue.

Price Comparison

Hyundai Exter	Hyundai Venue Petrol
EX – Rs 6 lakh	E – Rs 7.77 lakh
S – Rs 7.27 lakh	S – Rs 8.94 lakh
S AMT – Rs 7.97 lakh	S (O) – Rs 9.76 lakh
SX – Rs 8 lakh	S (O) Turbo iMT – Rs 10.44
SX (O) – Rs 8.64 lakh	SX – Rs 10.93 lakh
SX AMT – Rs 8.68 lakh	S (O) Turbo DCT – Rs 11.43 lakh
SX (O) AMT – Rs 9.32 lakh	SX (O) Turbo iMT – 12 35 lakh
SX (O) Connect – Rs 9.32 lakh	SX (O) Turbo DCT – Rs 13.03 lakh
SX (O) Connect AMT – Rs 10 lakh	–

• The entry-level EX variant of the Hyundai Exter undercuts the Venue by Rs 1.77 lakh.
• Exter’s range-topping SX (O) Connect manual variant undercuts Venue”s 1.2-litre SX trim by Rs 1.61 lakh.
• The range-topping variants of the Venue are restricted to the more powerful 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
• Hyundai also offers Exter’s S and SX variants with optional factory-fitted CNG kit, priced at Rs 8.24 lakh and Rs 8.97 lakh, respectively (both prices, ex-showroom).

Also Read: Hyundai Exter Variants and Features Explained

Dimensions

Measurements	Hyundai Exter	Hyundai Venue
Length	3,815mm	3,995mm
Width	1,710mm	1,770mm
Height	1,631mm	1,617mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase	2,450mm	2,500mm
Boot Space	391 litres	350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity	Petrol: 37 CNG: 60 (Water equivalent)	45 litres
Tyre Size & Wheel Type	175/65 R15 Alloy (in top trims)	215/60 R16 Alloy (in top trims)

Dimensionally, the Hyundai Venue is longer and wider than the Exter. However, despite the smaller wheel size, the Exter is slightly taller than the Venue. It also gets better cargo space.

Engine Specifications

	Hyundai Exter	Hyundai Venue
Engine	1.2-litre Petrol / Petrol-CNG	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol /  1.0-litre turbocharged petrol
No of Cylinders	4	4 / 3
Power	Petrol: 83PS CNG: 69PS	NA Petrol: 83PS Turbo Petrol: 120PS
Torque	Petrol: 114Nm CNG: 97PS	NA Petrol: 115Nm Turbo Petrol: 172Nm
Transmission	Petrol: 5-speed manual, AMT CNG: 5-speed manual	NA Petrol: 5-speed MT Turbo Petrol: 6-speed MT iMT, 7-speed DCT
Claimed Mileage	Petrol: 19.4 kmpl (manual), 19.2 kmpl (AMT) CNG: 27.1 km/kg	NA Petrol: 18.27 kmpl Turbo Petrol: 18.15kmpl

• Hyundai offers both the Exter and Venue with an identical 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. However, the Venue doesn’t get the AMT transmission option. Instead, its turbocharged variants can be had with a 6-speed clutchless manual gearbox (iMT) or with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Exter hold an advantage due to its smaller size. And for mileage-conscious buyers, there’s also an option for the CNG powertrain.

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Features Comparison

Since the prices of Exter’s top-spec variant are close to Venue’s 1.2L S (O) variant, we have conducted a comprehensive feature comparison of both these variants.

• Common Features: 4 airbags (driver, passenger and side), 3-point seatbelt for all seats, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, brake assist, Vehicle stability management (VSM), hill hold assist, rear parking sensors with camera, day/night IRVM, auto projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED turn indicators on outside mirrors, tyre pressure monitoring system, rear defogger, seat belt reminder for all seats, ISOFIX anchors, height adjustable driver’s seat, digital instrument cluster, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, steering mounted audio & telephony controls, power-adjustable side mirrors, rear AC vents, tilt steering, rear parcel tray, and adjustable headrests.

• Additional Features In Exter SX (O) Connect: Blacked-out exterior finish on pillars/window line and tailgate, alloy wheels, curtain airbags, sunroof, HD infotainment, Bluelink connected car technology, rear wiper & washer, dual dash camera, smart keyless entry, push-button start, sporty metal pedals (AMT only), footwell lighting, fabric + leather upholstery, automatic AC, wireless mobile charger, air purifier, cruise control, cooled glovebox, paddle shifters (AMT only) and power foldable side mirrors.
• Additional Features In Venue S (O): – LED headlamps, cornering lamps, 2-step rear reclining seat, wireless connectivity support for Apple Carplay and Android Auto, front centre armrest with storage, rear C-type USB charger, and 60:40 split rear seat.

Which Car Should You Buy?

Despite being more affordable, the Hyundai Exter offers tons of extra features of the Venue S (O) trim, which add to its overall value.

Buy Exter if: you want a fully loaded urban SUV.

Buy Venue if: you need a slightly bigger vehicle for the family.

Also Read: Hyundai Exter Accessories Revealed With Prices

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