Hyundai Venue vs Nissan Magnite vs Skoda Kylaq (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Nissan Magnite if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.00 Lakh).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the biggest boot (446 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Nissan Magnite in short
The Magnite is Nissan India's sole volume model and the price-warrior of the sub-4m SUV segment, with the 2024 facelift adding a plusher cabin, an AMT option and up to six airbags while retaining rock-bottom pricing. The 1.0 turbo-petrol with CVT remains an unusually affordable pairing for the class. It fights the Renault Kiger, Tata Punch, Maruti Fronx and entry variants of the Nexon and Venue.
Full Magnite 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 Magnite vs Kylaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Nissan Magnite if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.00 Lakh). 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, Magnite, Kylaq?
The Nissan Magnite starts lowest at ₹6.00 Lakh, against ₹7.59 Lakh for the Kylaq and ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Nissan Magnite: 4 stars; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars.