Hi, I am interested in buying a car and am considering the Hyundai Venue or the Creta. First of all, which one should I choose and why? Also, which variant of both models would be the best to buy? My mandatory requirements are: Projector LED headlamps Sunroof Petrol engine Manual transmission My monthly driving is approximately 1,500 km within the city and around 2,000 km on highways.

Autocar India

•3w

While there is some price overlap between petrol versions of the Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Creta, both SUVs are essentially very different and cater to different requirements.

Without knowing your exact budget, we'll have to assume that you are willing to spend on the highest-spec Hyundai Venue petrol on offer. The version in question is the turbo-petrol with a manual gearbox in HX8 trim that costs Rs 13.85 lakh (on-road). This model packs in an LED headlamp and a single-pane sunroof, among many other features that are missing on a similar-priced Creta EX(O).

The list includes auto climate control, reverse camera, leatherette upholstery and more. The Venue's turbo-petrol engine has nice punch, which you will appreciate, especially on highway drives.

The Creta EX(O) (Rs 14.5 lakh on-road) misses many features but does entice with its panoramic sunroof. The Creta is also the larger car and makes more sense if you will be travelling often with more people. The Creta's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers reasonable performance but doesn't have the punch of the Venue Turbo.

If the extra space isn't essential to you, the Venue is the one we'd recommend for you. However, given your usage, you should also consider the Venue diesel, which makes for a more efficient option.

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