The 2023 Tata Nexon facelift is slated to be launched on September 14, 2023. This SUV has undergone significant design, feature and mechanical changes, solidifying its position in the segment. In response to this, Hyundai Motors has already updated the Venue for some good reasons. Therefore, we have put together both of these upgraded SUVs to see how they stack up against each other.
Let’s start with the dimensions: –
| Tata Nexon | Hyundai Venue | |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1804 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1620 mm | 1617 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2498 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 208 mm | ≈ 195 mm |
| Boot Space | 382 litres | ≈ 350 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 litres | 45 litres |
- Longest: Both have similar lengths.
- Widest: Tata Nexon (+34mm)
- Tallest: Tata Nexon (+3mm)
- Longest Wheelbase: Hyundai Venue (+2mm)
- Highest Ground Clearance: Tata Nexon (+13 litres)
- Highest Boot Space: Tata Nexon (+32 litres)
Engine Specifications
| Tata Nexon | Hyundai Venue | ||||
| Engine | 1.2-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel | 1.2-litre NA petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Max Power | 120PS | 115PS | 83PS | 120PS | 116PS |
| Max Torque | 170Nm | 260Nm | 113.8Nm | 172Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed manual / 6-speed manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual / 6-speed AMT | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual |
- Both Hyundai Venue and Tata Nexon come with both petrol and diesel engine options; however, the Venue has two petrol engines on offer, including a 1.2-litre NA petrol for relaxed day-to-day commutes.
- Despite having a lower displacement, the output of Hyundai Venue’s turbo-petrol mill is on par with that of the Nexon petrol. In contrast, the Nexon diesel offers more torque than the Venue’s diesel mill.
- The Nexon petrol comes with as many as four transmission options, catering to a wider section of buyers.
- While the Venue diesel only comes with the manual gearbox, the Nexon diesel also benefits from the convenience of the AMT unit.
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Features
| Tata Nexon | Hyundai Venue | |
| LED Headlamps |  | |
| LED DRLs | | |
| LED Taillights | | |
| Cornering Function | | |
| Alloy Wheels | 16-inches | 16-inches |
| Seat upholstery | Leather + Fabric | Leather + Fabric |
| Ambient Lighting |  | |
| Puddle Lamps | | |
| Automatic Headlamps | | |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | | |
| Touchscreen infotainment | (10.25-inch) | (8-inch) |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | | |
| Apple Carplay and Android Auto | (Wireless) | (Wireless in lower variants) |
| Connected Car Tech | | |
| Remote Engine Start | | |
| Auto AC | | |
| Rear AC Vents | | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | | |
| Premium Sound System | JBL | – |
| Wireless Smartphone Charger | | |
| Glovebox Cooling | | |
| Height Adjustable Front Seats | | Only driver’s seat |
| Rear Reclining Seat | | (2-step) |
| Air Purifier | | |
| Cruise Control | | |
| Electric Sunroof | | |
| Paddle Shifters | | (DCT only) |
| Drive Modes | (Eco, City and Sports) | (Normal, Eco, Sport) (DCT only) |
| No of Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ESP | | |
| 360-degree camera | | |
| Dashcamera | | Dual |
| Hill Hold Assist | | |
| ISOFIX Anchors | | |
| 3-Point Seat Belt For All Occupants | | |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | | Manual day/night IRVM only |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | | |
| Front Parking Sensors | | |
| Blind-View Monitor | | |
| ADAS | | Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist For Car/Pedestrian and Cycle, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Lane Following Assist (LFA), High Beam Assist (HBA), and Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)) |
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Price
| Model | Ex-Showroom Price Range |
| Hyundai Venue | Rs 7.77 – 13.48 lakh |
| Tata Nexon Facelift | Yet-to-be-revealed |
New 2023 Tata Nexon Facelift Drive Impressions | Petrol & Diesel | Gagan Choudhary
