Hyundai Venue vs Tata Nexon - Which One Should You Buy
Hyundai Venue vs Tata Nexon Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai Venue and Tata Nexon Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Hyundai Venue comes in 37 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹8 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HX 2, costs ₹8 Lakh, while the top-end variant, HX 10 Diesel AT Dual Tone, is priced at ₹15.83 Lakh. The Tata Nexon comes in 83 variants. Engine options include Petrol, CNG and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.40 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Smart, costs ₹7.40 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT, is priced at ₹14.30 Lakh.
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Why Choose Hyundai Venue?Why choose the Hyundai Venue
- The diesel is offered with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, so a high-mileage driver gets smooth shifts in traffic along with diesel economy, where the Nexon diesel's automatic is an AMT.
- Level 2 ADAS is available, so on long expressway drives the car can help keep its lane and hold a safe gap to the vehicle ahead.
- Twin 12.3-inch displays with crisp graphics make navigation and trip information easy to read at a glance, which cuts time spent looking away from the road.
- The diesel cruises at around 2,000rpm on the highway, so long runs come with a quiet engine and relaxed progress.
- The 120hp turbo petrol can be paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch, so a petrol buyer who wants two pedals gets quick, smooth shifts in stop-go traffic.
- An electronic parking brake with auto hold is offered, so crawling up a flyover in a jam does not require holding the brake pedal.
Why not choose the Hyundai Venue
- The 83hp 1.2-litre petrol comes only with a 5-speed manual, so a buyer who wants an automatic on a tighter budget has to move up to the turbo or the diesel.
- There is no CNG version, so a buyer who wants gas running costs for heavy city use has no option in this range.
- Three adults in the back can be a squeeze, so a family of five will feel the pinch on longer drives.
- Choosing the diesel automatic drops rated economy from 20.99kpl to 17.9kpl, so the most convenient diesel costs noticeably more to run.
- The base 1.2 petrol is best suited to city driving, so a buyer who plans regular highway trips with a full load will find it short of pace.
Why Choose Tata Nexon?Why choose the Tata Nexon
- The CNG version uses two slim tanks and keeps just over 300 litres of boot, so gas running costs come without giving up a usable luggage space.
- Its 208mm ground clearance leads the segment, so broken roads and tall speed breakers are handled without slowing to a crawl.
- It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, with six airbags and stability control standard on every version, so even the base car carries the full core safety kit.
- The diesel is rated at 23.23kpl with the manual and 24.08kpl with the AMT, so a diesel automatic buyer gets far better rated economy than the Venue's 17.9kpl.
- The petrol can be had with a manual, an AMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch, so a buyer can choose between the lowest-cost automatic and the smoothest one.
Why not choose the Tata Nexon
- The diesel's automatic is an AMT, and the smoother dual-clutch is limited to the petrol, so a diesel buyer who wants the more refined automatic cannot have it.
- The dual-clutch is offered only on higher versions, so a budget petrol buyer who wants the smoother gearbox has to move up the range.
- Its twin 10.25-inch screens are smaller than the Venue's 12.3-inch pair, so maps and trip data are less legible at a glance.
- Cup holders are missing from the cabin and storage spaces are limited, so bottles and phones end up rolling around on long drives.
- Fit and finish on some carried-over interior parts is inconsistent, which shows up as uneven panel gaps you notice every day.
- The turbo petrol is rated at 17.44kpl with the manual, so petrol buyers who drive mostly in the city spend noticeably more than diesel or CNG owners.
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersWho should buy the Hyundai Venue
Pick the Venue if smooth automatics, driver assists and a modern cabin matter most. The diesel comes with a proper torque converter automatic, the turbo petrol gets a dual-clutch, and Level 2 ADAS helps on long expressway runs. Twin 12.3-inch screens and auto hold make daily driving easier, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating backs it all up. The gaps are fuel choice and entry-level flexibility.
There is no CNG, the base 1.2 petrol is manual only and short of highway pace, and the diesel automatic's rated economy falls well behind the diesel manual's. Three adults in the back will feel squeezed. For a buyer who wants a refined diesel or turbo petrol automatic along with the latest driver assists, and does not need gas running costs, the Venue is the more polished compact SUV.
Who should buy the Tata Nexon
The Nexon suits buyers who want the widest fuel choice with tested safety to match. Petrol, diesel and CNG are all available, the twin-tank CNG keeps a usable boot, and the diesel AMT is rated at over 24kpl. Five-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, six standard airbags and segment-leading ground clearance make it reassuring on poor roads. It gives ground on refinement and cabin details.
The diesel automatic is an AMT, the smoother dual-clutch is petrol only and limited to higher versions, and the screens are smaller than the Venue's. Cup holders are missing and some interior parts feel uneven. For a family that wants the lowest running costs through diesel or CNG, strong crash ratings and rough-road ability on poorly kept streets, the Nexon covers more everyday needs than the Venue.
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Things We Like in Hyundai Venue
- New interior and exterior design which makes it look like a mini-Creta
- 2 Petrol and 1 diesel engine can be availed with manual or automatic transmissions
Things We Like in Tata Nexon
- Holds 5-star ratings from both Bharat NCAP (2024) and Global NCAP (2024), scoring 29.41/32 and 32.22/34 respectively for adult occupant protection.
- The 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCA) is a notably sophisticated transmission for this price band, featuring wet clutch technology with active cooling, machine learning adaptation, and a self-healing mechanism.
Things We Don't Like in Hyundai Venue
- No CNG option
Things We Don't Like in Tata Nexon
- Knee airbags are not available on any variant, a gap that is flagged in the Bharat NCAP safety equipment listing.
- The CNG variant is available only with a 6-speed manual transmission system. No automatic option exists for buyers who want both CNG running costs and a gearbox-free driving experience.
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