Hyundai will launch its first-ever sub-compact SUV VENUE next month in India, and it gets a long list of first-in-class features
The competition in the sub-4m compact SUV segment in India is heating up. After Mahindra recently launched the all-new XUV300 to take on the products like Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, India’s second-largest carmaker, Hyundai will launch the all-new Venue in the same segment.
Which one is the best on the paper? Well, here is a spec comparison between the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport and upcoming Hyundai Venue and later we will bring a detailed spec comparison of Venue with XUV300.
Hyundai Venue Vs Vitara Brezza Vs EcoSport Engine Specs comparison
The upcoming Hyundai Venue will be offered with three engine options in the Indian market. Being a sub-4m vehicle, Hyundai will take the tax advantage by putting petrol engine below 1.2-litre capacity and diesel engine below 1.5-litre capacity just like all the other cars in the segment.
Hyundai will offer a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces a maximum of 83 PS and peak torque of 115 Nm. This engine option will be available only with a 5-speed manual transmission. There will be a 1.4-litre diesel engine that churns out a maximum of 90 PS and 220 Nm of peak torque. This engine option will only offer a 6-speed manual transmission.
| Specification Comparison | ||
| Hyundai Venue | Vitara Brezza | Ford Ecosport |
| Petrol | ||
| 1.0L, 1.2 L | NA | 1.0L, 1.5 L |
| Power | ||
| 120 PS, 83 PS | NA | 125 PS, 110 PS |
| Torque | ||
| 172 NM, 115 NM | NA | 170 NM, 150 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| 7 Speed Auto, 6 Speed MT,5 Speed MT | NA | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT |
There will be a high-performance 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine too. This will be the one of most powerful engine in the line-up and will provide a maximum power of 120 PS and peak torque of 172 Nm. This engine option will be equipped with 7-speed dual clutch transmission and a 6 Speed manual transmission.
The Ford EcoSport also offers three engine options. There is a new 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated Dragon Series petrol engine that churns out a maximum of 110 PS and peak torque of 140 Nm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine in the EcoSport produces a maximum of 100 PS and 205 Nm.
The EcoSport also offers a 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine that produces a maximum of 125 PS and 170 Nm. Ford provides a conventional automatic transmission with the 1.5-litre petrol version.
| Specification Comparison | ||
| Hyundai Venue | Vitara Brezza | Ford Ecosport |
| Diesel | ||
| 1.4 L | 1.3 L | 1.5 L |
| Power | ||
| 90 PS | 90 PS | 100 PS |
| Torque | ||
| 220 NM | 200 NM | 205 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| 6 Speed MT | 5 Speed | 5 Speed MT |
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the best-selling vehicle in the segment offers a 1.3-litre diesel engine that produces a maximum of 90 PS and 200 Nm. It gets a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT automatic transmission.
Hyundai Venue over Vitara Brezza, Ford Ecosport Features
The Hyundai brand has always been known for offering a long list of features. The Hyundai Venue provides a range of first-in-segment features. The Hyundai Venue will provide features like 7-speed dual clutch transmission, wireless charger, air purifier, projector headlamps, high-definition display screen, chrome door handle, wheel air curtains, Arkamys speakers, Eco-coating on the AC and 3-years unlimited warranty with roadside assistance.
Additional features include a sunroof, cruise control, voice control, glove box cooling, rear AC vents, Hyundai BlueLink connectivity with eSIM, 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, LED tail lamps, 6 airbags, ESP, ABS+EBD and more.
The Ford EcoSport offers a range of features too. It gets a sunroof, cruise control system, floating infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats, rear seat reclining, 6 airbag system, emergency calling and more.
The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza offers features like dual front airbags, ABS+EBD, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and lacks on many premium features its other two rivals offers.
Hyundai Venue, Vitara Brezza, Ford Ecosport – Dimensions
The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza measures 3,995mm X 1,790mm X 1,640mm while the Ford EcoSport offers 3,998mm X 1,765mm X 1,647mm. The upcoming Hyundai Venue offers dimensions of 3,995mm X 1,770mm X 1,590mm. The Hyundai Venue offers a wheelbase of 2,500mm which is same as the Vitara Brezza while the Ford EcoSport offers a wheelbase of 2,519mm.
| Dimensions Comparison | ||
| Hyundai Venue | Vitara Brezza | Ford Ecosport |
| Length | ||
| 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm | 3,998 mm |
| Width | ||
| 1,790 mm | 1,770 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | ||
| 1,640 mm | 1,590 mm | 1,647 mm |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 2,500 mm | 2,500 mm | 2519 mm |
Advantages of Hyundai Venue over Vitara Brezza, Ford Ecosport
The Hyundai Venue likely to be priced smartly in the segment. The Venue offers futuristic features like a wireless phone charger and inbuilt air purifier, which is unique to the segment and will attract a lot of consumers.
It also looks quite unorthodox in the segment with huge square-shaped LED DRL positioned in the bumper of the vehicle and slim turn indicators placed above the headlamp cluster of the car along with 11 segment first features and 3 year/Unlimited KM warranty. Vitara Brezza offers good cabin space amongst all 3 SUV and Ecosport offers most powerful petrol and diesel engine amongst these 3 SUV.
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