Hyundai Venue vs Renault Kiger vs Toyota Taisor (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 Renault Kiger if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.30 Lakh), the biggest boot (405 L).
- Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Venue | Renault Kiger | Toyota Taisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.65 Lakh | ₹6.30 Lakh – ₹11.30 Lakh | ₹7.70 Lakh – ₹13.00 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.0L petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol | 1.2L NA petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol (Boosterjet) |
| Max power | 118 bhp | 99 bhp | 99 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol | Petrol, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, AMT, CVT | Manual, AMT, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–24 kmpl | 19.2-20.5 kmpl (ARAI) | 20.0-22.8 km/l petrol, 28.5 km/kg CNG (ARAI) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | 4 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 375 L | 405 L | 308 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 →Renault Kiger in short
The Renault Kiger is the price warrior of the compact SUV class, refreshed in 2025 with a bolder face, updated cabin and six airbags. It significantly undercuts the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza while offering a willing 100 PS turbo-petrol and a 405-litre boot. A four-star Global NCAP result counters the budget-badge perception.
Full Kiger prices & variants →Toyota Taisor in short
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota's take on the Maruti Fronx, a coupe-styled crossover that straddles the hatchback and compact SUV segments. Its highlight is the peppy 1.0 Boosterjet turbo-petrol with a proper six-speed torque-converter automatic, a rarity at this price. Against the Fronx, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter, it offers sportier looks and Toyota's warranty advantage.
Full Taisor prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue vs Kiger vs Taisor — 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 Renault Kiger if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.30 Lakh), the biggest boot (405 L). Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Venue, Kiger, Taisor?
The Renault Kiger starts lowest at ₹6.30 Lakh, against ₹7.70 Lakh for the Taisor and ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Renault Kiger: 4 stars; Toyota Taisor: not yet NCAP-tested.