Renault Kiger vs Hyundai Venue

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Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

Emotion Turbo Petrol CVT

10.35 lakh

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue

HX10 1.5 Diesel AT

15.65 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

999 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

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

100 hp at 5000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Number Of Gears

–
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.63 kmpl
17.9 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
45 litres

0-100kph

N/A
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent twist 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

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
N/A

Turning Radius

–

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3995 mm

Width

1750 mm
1800 mm

Height

1605 mm
1665 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2520 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
190 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

405 litres
375 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1250 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cabin Boot Access

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

Acoustic Windshield

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Powered Tailgate

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

12 Volt Port

–

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cup Holders

–

Trunk Light

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–

Airbags

6
6

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Driver Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti Theft Alarm

Side Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Traffic Sign Recognition

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Keep Assist

Overspeed Warning

Lane Departure Avoidance

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Passenger Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Dual Tone Horn

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

4
–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Follow Me Home Headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

Projector Headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Black
–

Stop Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Connected LED

Roof Rails

Functional

Rub Strips

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seats Split

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

4
8

CD Player

Branded Music System

Arkhamays
Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Over the air (OTA) updates

Emergency Call Button

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Geo Fence

Low Battery Warning

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

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
•1h

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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