Hyundai Venue vs Tata Nexon vs Toyota Taisor (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the most power (118 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the biggest boot (382 L).
- Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl).
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 →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 Nexon 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 Nexon 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 Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the biggest boot (382 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, Nexon, Taisor?
The Tata Nexon starts lowest at ₹7.40 Lakh, against ₹7.43 Lakh for the Taisor and ₹8.00 Lakh for the Venue (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Tata Nexon: 5 stars; Toyota Taisor: not yet NCAP-tested.