Hyundai recently launched the new i20 at an introductory price of Rs 6.80 lakh (ex-showroom India). At this price point, it not only takes on the likes of the premium hatchbacks like Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz but also rivals sub-4m SUVs like its sibling, the Venue. So if you’re within the market to shop for a premium compact of Hyundai-make with no specific somatotype in mind, you would possibly find it hard to settle on between the i20 and therefore the Venue. Here may be a detailed comparison to assist you opt which of the 2 Hyundai cars offer better value at similar prices.
Let’s start with the size .
| Hyundai i20 | Hyundai Venue | |
| Length | 3995mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1775mm | 1770mm |
| Height | 1505mm | 1605mm |
| Wheelbase | 2580mm | 2500mm |
Both the cars are identical long but the i20 features a longer wheelbase.
In terms of height, the Venue being an SUV takes the lead while the i20 is wider.
The Venue’s extra height should end in more headroom for the occupants while the i20 being the broader car should be easier in seating three at the rear .
Engines: Both the cars are offered with an equivalent set of petrol and diesel engines.
Petrol:
Although both cars are powered by an equivalent set of engines, there are some minor differences between the 2 .
The 120’s 1.2-litre petrol engine makes 5PS more here when paired to a CVT. The Venue’s 1.2-litre engine is obtainable with a 5-speed manual transmission only.
The 1.0-litre turbo engine has identical power and torque figures in both the cars but where the Venue gets an option of a 6MT, 6iMT (clutchless manual) and 7DCT, the i20 is out there only with 6iMT and 7DCT gearbox options.
Price Comparison: we’ll compare only the similarly priced variants of both the cars. the worth difference won’t be quite Rs 50,000.
| Hyundai i20 | Hyundai Venue |
| Petrol | Petrol |
| 1.2L Magna Rs 6.80 lakh | 1.2L E Rs 6.75 lakh |
| 1.2L Sportz Rs 7.60 lakh/Rs 7.75 lakh (DT) | 1.2L S Rs 7.47 lakh |
| 1.2L Asta Rs 8.70 lakh/ Rs 8.85 lakh (DT) | 1.2L S+ Rs 8.38 lakh |
| 1.0T S Rs 8.52 lakh | |
| 1.2L Asta(O) Rs 9.20 lakh/ Rs 9.35 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0T SX Rs 9.85 lakh | |
| 1.0T SX(O) Rs 10.91 lakh | |
| iMT (Clutchless Automatic) | iMT (Clutchless Automatic) |
| 1.0T Sportz iMT Rs 8.80 lakh/ Rs 8.95 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0T Asta iMT Rs 9.90 lakh/ 10.05 lakh (DT) | 1.0T SX iMT Rs 10 lakh/ Rs 10.27 lakh (Sport DT) |
| 1.0T SX(O) iMT Rs 11.15 lakh/ Rs 11.27 lakh (Sport DT) | |
| Automatic | Automatic |
| 1.2L Sportz CVT Rs 8.60 lakh/ Rs 8.75 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.2L Asta CVT Rs 9.70 lakh/ Rs 9.85 lakh (DT) | 1.0T S DCT Rs 9.66 lakh |
| 1.0T Asta DCT Rs 10.67 lakh/ Rs 10.82 lakh (DT) | |
| 1.0T Asta(O) DCT Rs 11.18 lakh/ Rs 11.33 lakh (DT) | 1.0T SX+ DCT 11.47 lakh/ 11.65 lakh (DT Sport) |
| Diesel | Diesel |
| Magna Rs 8.20 lakh | E Rs 8.16 lakh |
| Sportz Rs 9.0 lakh/ Rs 9.15 lakh (DT) | S Rs 9.07 lakh |
| SX Rs 10 lakh/ Rs 10.37 lakh (DT Sport) | |
| Asta(O) Rs 10.60 lakh/ Rs 10.75 lakh (DT) | |
| SX(O) Rs 11.47 lakh/ Rs 11.59 lakh (DT Sport) |
Petrol-Manual Variants
Hyundai i20 1.2L Magna vs Hyundai Venue 1.2L E
| Hyundai i20 1.2L Magna | Rs 6.80 lakh |
| Hyundai Venue 1.2L E | Rs 6.75 lakh |
| Difference | Rs 5,000 (i20 is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety | Hyundai i20 Magna | Hyundai Venue E |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors | No | Yes |
| Day/night IRVM | Manual | Manual |
| Fog lamps | Projector | No |
| Central locking | Yes with remote keyless entry | Yes |
| Exterior | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | Halogen |
| DRLs | Yes | No |
| Wheels | 15-inch steel with wheel covers | 15-inch steel with wheel covers |
| Rear washer and wiper | No | No |
| Defogger | No | No |
| ORVM | Electrically adjustable | Manually adjustable |
| Interior | ||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat | No | No |
| AC | Manual | Manual |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No |
| Adjustable headrest | Front only | Front only |
| Front armrest | Yes with storage | No |
| Infotainment | 2-din music system with Bluetooth | No |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Air purifier | No | No |
| Power windows | Front & rear | Front |
| Adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Cooled glovebox | Yes | No |
Verdict: The i20 is our natural pick here. It gets more features than the Venue at an almost identical price. The base-spec Venue even misses out on basic features like rear power windows and electrically adjustable ORVMs. That said, if you’ve got alittle kid in your family, the Venue makes more sense because it gets ISOFIX child seat anchors, unlike the i20.