Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number Of Gears

6
–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Number of Gears

–
6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Real World City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.2 kmpl

0-100kph

–
12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
9.07 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1800 mm
1805 mm

Height

1665 mm
1680 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2550 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1250 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

375 litres
465 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

–

Roof Grab Handles

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Remote Locking

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Launch Control

–

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors
–

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Third Row AC Vents

–

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

–

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Child Safety Lock

Seat Belt Warning

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dashcam

Side Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Hill Descent Control

–

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Overspeed Warning

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Hill Start Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Heads Up Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Exterior

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Spoiler

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Projector Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Stop Lamp

Scuff Plates

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

–

Average Speed

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Trip Meter

–

Heated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Massage Seats

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Voice Commands

Speakers

8
8

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

MirrorLink

–

Video Player

–

Touchpad

–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Web Browser

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Branded Music System

Bose
Harman/Kardon

CD Player

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Gesture Controls

–

Audio System

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Connected Car Features

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Emergency Call Button

–

Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

Hello Autocar, I am quite confused between the Kia Syros and Hyundai Venue. Which one should I buy? My usage will mainly be city driving in moderate to heavy traffic, and I have shortlisted the HTK+ and HX5+ variants.

•12w

Hi Team, I am a first time buyer and I am comparing Syros, Venue and XUV 3xo diesel models. My running isn’t that much but I intend to take my car for longer journeys. I am not sure about the petrol with this ethanol policy hence wants to buy diesel car. The DpF issue, I think I can manage it by driving more every week. Which car should I go for? I have 4-5 people of family: thank you.

•13w

Planning to upgrade from Alto K10 to an SUV. We are taller(6ft) occupants and need a spacious cabin where 5 people can sit comfortably. Can run 1000km round a month & 80% on highways. My priorities are Safety, Comfort for tall passengers, Basic tech and mainly an automatic vehicle. Confused with the review of 3xo MX2 pro AT, Nexon Diesel, Venue facelift HX5, Kia Syros HTK plus. Budget is around 11-12 lakhs on-road. Kindly suggest.

•16w

I am buying my first car. While I do not have a fixed budget, I understand that every vehicle comes with certain trade-offs. My primary usage will be city commuting, along with occasional road trips every two months. I have never driven a German car before, and the last car I drove was a Tata Indica eV2. I am looking for a car that offers excellent comfort in Delhi-NCR weather conditions, including ventilated seats and an air-conditioning system that cools the cabin effectively. I would also like a car that provides an engaging driving experience so that I do not get bored of driving it over time. I plan to pass the car on to my father in the future if I no longer need it, so I am specifically looking for an automatic. Safety is, of course, a priority as well. I am currently confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Slavia, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, and a few other options in the market. Which one would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?