Hyundai Venue vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Hyundai Venue (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.37 Lakh – ₹14.22 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.63 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Venue.
- The Tata Nexon has the bigger boot: 382 litres vs 375 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh | ₹7.37 Lakh – ₹14.22 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.2L turbo-petrol / 1.5L turbo-diesel / 1.2L turbo iCNG |
| Max power | 118 bhp | 118 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, AMT, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–24 kmpl | 17.44 kmpl (petrol MT), 24.08 kmpl (diesel), 24 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 375 L | 382 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 Venueprices & variants →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexonprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Venue or Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.63 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Venue. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Venue vs Nexon — which is safer?
The Hyundai Venue scores 5 stars and the Tata Nexon scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Venue or the Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.63 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Venue. The Tata Nexon has the bigger boot: 382 litres vs 375 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.