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Hyundai i20 Vs Hyundai Venue: Which Car Should You Buy?

Hyundai has recently launched the new i20 in the Indian market at an introductory price bracket of Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 11.32 lakh (ex-showroom India). In this price range, customers can also buy a sub-4m SUV and even many variants of the new i20 clash with its own sibling, Hyundai Venue, which is a segment above car. Consequently, many customers will be confused about their purchase decision regarding i20 and Venue. However, to overcome your dilemma, we have made a detailed comparison of these two cars here. 

Hyundai i20 Vs Venue – Price Comparison

Price Comparison
Hyundai i20 Hyundai Venue
1.2-liter variants  
Magna Rs 6.79 lakh E Rs.6.75 Lakh
Sportz Rs.7.59 Lakh S Rs.7.46 Lakh
Sportz Dual-Tone Rs.7.74 Lakh    
Sportz CVT Rs.8.59 Lakh S+  Rs.8.38 Lakh
Asta Rs.8.69 Lakh    
Sportz CVT Dual-Tone Rs.8.74 Lakh    
Asta Dual Tone Rs.8.84 Lakh    
Asta (O) Rs.9.19 Lakh    
Asta (O) Dual Tone Rs.9.34 Lakh    
Asta CVT Rs.9.69 Lakh    
Asta CVT Dual-Tone Rs.9.84 Lakh    
1.0-litre turbo petrol variants
Sportz iMT Rs.8.79 Lakh S Rs.8.52 Lakh
    S DCT Rs.9.66 Lakh
    SX Rs.9.85 Lakh
Sportz iMT Dual-Tone Rs.8.94 Lakh    
Asta iMT Rs.9.89 Lakh SX iMT Rs.9.99 Lakh
Asta iMT Dual-Tone Rs.10.04 Lakh SX Sport iMT Rs.10.27 Lakh
Asta DCT Rs.10.66 Lakh    
Asta DCT Dual-Tone Rs.10.81 Lakh SX (O) Rs 10.91 Lakh
Asta (O) DCT Rs. 11.17 Lakh SX (O) iMT Rs 11.27 lakh
Asta (O) DCT Dual-Tone Rs 11.32 Lakh SX+ DCT Rs 11.47 Lakh
    SX+ Sport DCT Rs 11.65 Lakh
1.5-liter diesel variants
Magna Rs.8.19 Lakh E Rs.8.16 Lakh
Sportz Rs.8.99 Lakh S Rs.9.07 Lakh
Sportz Dual-Tone Rs.9.14 Lakh SX Rs.9.99 Lakh
Asta (O) Rs.10.59 Lakh SX Sport Rs.10.37 Lakh
Asta (O) Dual-Tone Rs.10.74 Lakh    
    SX (O) Rs.11.47 Lakh
    SX (O) Sport Rs.11.59 Lakh

Engine Specifications

It is important to note that both the cars come with the same engine options that include 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol, 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol & 1.5-litre diesel engine. Here have a look at their specifications: –

Petrol

 

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Elite i20

Engine

1.2-litre naturally aspirated /  1.0-litre turbocharged

1.2-litre naturally aspirated /  1.0-litre turbocharged

Power

83PS / 120PS

83PS / 120PS

Torque

115Nm / 172Nm

115Nm / 172Nm

Transmission

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

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

Mileage 18.27 kmpl (NA) / 18.15kmpl (turbo) 21kmpl (MT) & 19.65kmpl (CVT) / 20kmpl (iMT) & 20.28kmpl (DCT)

 

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

Mileage 23.7 kmpl 25kmpl

Takeaways:- 

  • Both the Hyundai cars come with the same engines with identical specifications. However, the 1.2-litre petrol engine on the Venue comes only with the manual gearbox, while the same engine on i20 also offers the convenience of CVT automatic gearbox.
  • The turbo petrol engine, on the other hand, comes with either a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT) or a 6-speed clutchless manual transmission (iMT) with i20, while this engine can also be had with a manual gearbox if you opt Venue sub-4m SUV.

Dimensions

Measurements 

Hyundai i20

Hyundai Venue

Length

3995mm

3995mm

Width

1775mm

1770mm

Height

1505mm

1605mm (with roof rails)

Wheelbase

2580mm

2500mm

Boot Space

285-litres

350 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity 37-litres 45-litres
Wheel Size 195/55 R16 Alloy (in top trims) 215/60 R16 Alloy (in top trims)

 

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same. However, it's the styling that gives them a distinct road presence. The point to note here is that the i20's width and wheelbase are higher than the Venue, suggesting that the hatchback will give better cabin space. But the Venue has a larger cargo space and a better tire profile.

Also Read: Kia Sonet Vs Hyundai Venue – Which One Is Better?

Hyundai i20 Vs Hyundai Venue – Features Comparison

In terms of features, both Hyundais come well equipped. In fact, they are considered as one of the most feature-rich offerings of their respective segments. Here we have only mentioned the features of top-spec trims of both the cars. 

Common Features: –

Six airbags, electronic stability control, Hill Assist Control, rear camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, central locking, keyless entry, engine start/stop button, manual day/night IRVM, power-adjustable & foldable ORVMs, seatbelt reminder with pretensioners, high-speed alert, impact sensing door unlock and speed sensing auto-unlock, central locking, immobilizer, ISOFIX child seat mounts, LED lighting system, projector fog lamps, automatic headlamps, turn indicators on ORVMs, burglar alarm, automatic climate control, rear AC vent, cooled glovebox, height-adjustable driver's seat, sliding front armrest, rear armrest, touchscreen infotainment system, android auto & apple carplay connectivity, Bluelink connected car technology with remote control, voice recognition function, steering mounted controls, sharkfin antenna, cruise control, paddle shifters with DCT, air purifier, wireless mobile charging pad, leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear knob, electric sunroof, tilt steering, rear wiper & washer, rear defogger, etc. 

Stand-out Features: –

  • While the new i20 comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the Venue offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system in top trims. Both cars get connected car technology and wire-enabled Android Auto & Apple CarPlay and but it's the i20 that also offers wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto in its mid-variant. 
  • The i20 also gets a premium Bose sound system with blue ambient lighting. On the other hand, the Venue comes with Arkamys sound mood system.
  • Both cars miss features like the rain-sensing wipers and power adjustment function for driver's seat & IRVM. 
  • For better driving convenience, the i20 also gets telescopic adjustment function for the steering, while the Venue lacks this feature. On the other hand, the top-spec trim of Venue gets leather+fabric upholstery, whereas the turbocharged variants of new i20 offer leather seat upholstery with copper/red stitching and piping. 
  • Compared to the Venue, the i20 lacks a 60:40 split seat and integrated cupholders in the rear armrest.

Also Read: 2020 Hyundai i20 Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Price Comparison

Which car should you buy?

Both cars have almost identical features and specifications. However, on-paper Hyundai i20 seems to offer better cabin space. If you want a car that offers better mileage, good cabin space and a premium look, then you can go with the i20. On the other hand, if your preference is the muscular look and if you want to enjoy the exclusivity of a manual gearbox with the turbocharged petrol engine then you can buy the Venue. And going by the prices, the Hyundai Venue offers better value for money.

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