Hyundai Venue vs Renault Kiger

Autocar India
Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue

HX10 1.5 Diesel AT

15.65 lakh

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.35 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
999 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
CVT

Number Of Gears

6
–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
100 hp at 5000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
160 hp at 2800 - 3600 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
MPFI

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
17.63 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
40 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

0-100kph

–
N/A

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent twist 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

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

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
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3990 mm

Width

1800 mm
1750 mm

Height

1665 mm
1605 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm
205 mm

Kerb Weight

1250 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

375 litres
405 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
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

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

Glove Box

–

12 Volt Port

–

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
Front & 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

Crash Test Rating

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

NCAP Rating

–
4

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

Functional

Daytime Running Lights

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

Scuff Plates

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED fog lamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Black

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
Yes with Storage

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
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
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
4

Rear Entertainment Screens

MirrorLink

Video Player

Touchpad

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

On-board

USB Input

AUX Input

Branded Music System

Bose
Arkhamays

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
8-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

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am looking for a car that I can keep for the long term, around 8–10 years, with a budget of under Rs 15 lakh on-road in Bangalore. I would prefer an automatic with an SUV stance. My usage will mainly be a 15 km daily office commute, along with occasional highway trips. I am looking for something that looks modern, has enough space, and offers good after-sales service. A few options I have shortlisted are the Hyundai Venue/Sonet with DCT and the Renault Kiger with CVT. My main concern is whether DCTs are reliable for long-term ownership if they are regularly serviced, especially with bumper-to-bumper traffic 2–3 times a week.

Verified
•1d

Given the budget, usage and long-term ownership focus, we would recommend the Renault Kiger CVT over the Hyundai Venue or Kia Sonet DCT. A daily 15 km office commute with frequent bumper-to-bumper traffic, along with occasional highway trips, is better suited to a CVT than a DCT. CVTs are smoother at low speeds and work well in stop-start traffic. They can also be less demanding in such conditions over the long term.DCTs can be reliable when maintained properly, but they are not the ideal choice for regular stop-start traffic. Repeated low-speed crawling can generate heat and accelerate clutch-pack wear, potentially leading to expensive repairs over time.The Kiger also offers a modern design, a spacious cabin and a good feature set for its price. Renault's after-sales service has improved in recent years, while the Kiger offers strong value for money in this segment. The budget also stretches further with the Kiger CVT, allowing a higher-spec variant with some money left over. In comparison, the Sonet and Venue are positioned slightly higher, so the same budget would typically mean settling for a mid-spec variant.

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•11w

I currently drive a 2013 Maruti Alto 800 and am now looking for an upgrade. My daily commute from home to office is around 17 km. I am considering the Maruti WagonR, but I am also exploring compact SUVs. My current shortlist includes: Tata Punch Hyundai Venue Maruti Brezza Renault Kiger If any other good options suit my usage and budget, please do suggest them as well.

Verified
•11w

Pick the Hyundai Venue. For a 17 km city run, it gives you the upright SUV feel and visibility you want, yet stays small and easy to park, and it rides over speed breakers and broken roads far better than your Alto. It also feels like a solid upgrade inside and has a strong safety rating, while running costs stay reasonable.Be clear on one thing, though: its 1.2-litre engine is fine in town but not very quick on highways. If you often do fast trips with family, the turbo petrol will be a better choice. If that exceeds your budget, then the Fronx turbo manual is a good alternative. Renault Kiger is a good value, and the turbo is fun, though the cabin feels a bit budget and the brand’s network is thinner. The Wagon R remains the cheapest and simplest step up, but it won't feel like a significant enough step up from your Alto. The Tata Punch is a segment down from your other choices and won't feel as roomy on the inside.Overall, the Venue is a good fit for your needs. The Hyundai Venue price starts at Rs 8.00 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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