Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Autocar India
Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue

HX10 1.5 Diesel AT

15.65 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

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
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

Number of Gears

–
6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
20.01 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
37 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

User Reported Mileage

–
19.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

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 and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1800 mm
1765 mm

Height

1665 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2520 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1250 kg
1055-1060 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

375 litres
308 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Electric Tailgate Release

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

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

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

Cabin Boot Access

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Safety

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Door Ajar Warning

Child Safety Lock

Seat Belt Warning

BNCAP Rating

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

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

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

Exterior

Antenna

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

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

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

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
Fabric

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

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
6

Rear Entertainment Screens

MirrorLink

Video Player

Touchpad

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

USB Input

AUX Input

Branded Music System

Bose

CD Player

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Gesture Controls

Audio System

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-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

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I would like to know the most suitable engine in comparison between Venue HX5 1.2 NA and Fronx Delta 1.2 NA engine . My running is only within the city on weekends. I rarely drive on highway drive. Interior wise I like Venue HX5. However, I have heard this engine is not good. Please advise.

•9w

I drive a maximum of 500 km per month, mostly on weekends. I am looking for an SUV with a budget of around ₹11 lakh. This is my first car purchase, so please suggest any suitable options. I have shortlisted the Hyundai Venue HX5+, but I am not sure if it is the right choice. Sometimes, I also consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and the Honda Amaze CVT.

•9w

I am planning to buy my first car, and I am confused between the Maruti Fronx Delta Plus and the Hyundai Venue HX4 NA petrol. My driving is mostly within the city, with around 2,000 km of usage per month. Which car would be better between these two?

•15w

My budget is around Rs. 15 lakh, and my usage will be approximately 80% city driving and 20% highway driving. I expect to drive less than 1,000 km per month. Given this usage pattern, would choosing a DCT be a good or bad option in the long run? Alternatively, is Tata's wet-clutch DCA a better choice? Torque converter options seem quite limited within my budget. I have considered the following options, but each comes with certain concerns: Skoda Kylaq - I am unsure about its long-term reliability and maintenance. Maruti Suzuki Brezza - Feels somewhat outdated. Maruti Suzuki Fronx - Does not seem to offer enough value for the price. Mahindra XUV 3XO - Concerned about dealer and service support. Hyundai Venue and Tata Nexon - Both seem like good options, but I am concerned about long-term gearbox wear and tear. Based on my usage and priorities, which vehicle would you recommend?