Hyundai Venue vs Kia Sonet vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Kia Sonet if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.41 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.1 kmpl).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Venue | Kia Sonet | Skoda Kylaq |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.65 Lakh | ₹7.41 Lakh – ₹14.09 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.2L NA petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 118 bhp | 118 bhp | 114 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, iMT, DCT, Torque Converter AT, AMT | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–24 kmpl | 18.2-24.1 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) | 19.1-19.7 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 375 L | 385 L | 446 L |
Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venue prices & variants →Kia Sonet in short
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Full Sonet prices & variants →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue vs Sonet vs Kylaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Kia Sonet if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.41 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24.1 kmpl). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Venue, Sonet, Kylaq?
The Kia Sonet starts lowest at ₹7.41 Lakh, against ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue and ₹8.00 Lakh for the Kylaq (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Kia Sonet: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars.