Hyundai has launched the second-generation Venue compact SUV with new designs and feature additions. The Venue is built on Hyundai’s K1 enhanced platform, the same platform shared with Kia for the Syros SUV. The SUVs feature different designs, with the Venue having the conventional SUV look and the Syros having a tall-boy design. Moreover, their top variants come with a long list of features.
In this article, we compare the features that the top-trims of the SUVs offer, and which one gives you more bang for the buck, from exteriors to interiors.
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros: Price and variants
The top HX 10 trim of the Venue is available only with the turbo-petrol DCT automatic and diesel automatic options. The same engine-transmission combo is available in the top HTX+ (O) trim for the Syros. Unfortunately, there is no manual transmission in their top trims. Here’s how much the SUVs cost:
|
Powertrain |
Hyundai Venue (In lakh Rs) |
Kia Syros (In lakh Rs) |
Difference (In Rs) |
|
Turbo-petrol DCT |
14.56 |
15.29 |
72,847 |
|
Diesel-AT |
15.51 |
15.93 |
42,798 |
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros: Exterior features
|
Feature |
Hyundai Venue |
Kia Syros |
|
Headlamps |
LED |
LED |
|
LED DRLs |
Yes, connected bar |
Yes |
|
Tail lamps |
LED, connected bar |
LED |
|
Puddle lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Wheels |
16-inch |
17-inch |
|
Auto headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Rear spoiler |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Colour |
Single and dual-tone |
Single and dual-tone |
|
Electric adjust/fold ORVMs |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Roof rails |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Shark fin antenna |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Sunroof |
Single pane |
Panoramic |
|
Keyless entry |
Yes |
Yes |
When it comes to the exteriors, both the SUVs are equally competent, but the Syros brings in a panoramic sunroof over the Venue’s single pane unit, and 17-inch alloys in comparison to the Venue’s 16-inch alloys.
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros: Interior features
|
Feature |
Hyundai Venue |
Kia Syros |
|
Infotainment screen size |
12.3-inch |
12.3-inch |
|
Digital driver’s display |
12.3-inch |
12.3-inch |
|
AC control display |
No |
5-inch |
|
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
Wireless |
Wireless |
|
Auto AC |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Seat upholstery |
Leatherette |
Leatherette |
|
Leather-wrapped steering |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Wireless Charger |
Yes |
Yes |
|
On-board navigation |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Audio system |
8-speaker Bose sound system |
8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system |
|
Ventilated seats |
Front seats only |
Front + rear seats (rear seat base only) |
|
Push button start |
Yes |
Yes |
|
60:40 split rear seats |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Type-C ports |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Front/rear armrest |
Yes/Yes |
Yes/Yes |
|
Sliding rear seats |
No |
Yes |
|
Reclining rear seats |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Connected car tech |
Yes |
Yes |
|
OTA updates |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Rear window sunshade |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Ambient lighting |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Cooled glovebox |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Powered driver seat |
4-way |
4-way |
|
Air Purifier |
No |
Yes |
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros: Driving features
|
Feature |
Hyundai Venue |
Kia Syros |
|
Drive modes |
Eco, Normal, Sport |
Eco, Normal, Sport |
|
Terrain modes |
Sand, Mud, Snow |
Sand, Mud, Snow |
|
Paddle Shifters |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Cruise Control |
Adaptive |
Adaptive |
|
Idle stop/go |
Yes |
Yes |
Both the Venue and Syros get similar driving features like drive and traction control modes, along with paddle shifters and adaptive cruise control.
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros safety features
|
Feature |
Hyundai Venue |
Kia Syros |
|
Airbag |
6 |
6 |
|
Camera |
360-degree |
360-degree |
|
Parking sensors |
Front, rear |
Front, rear |
|
ADAS |
Level 2 |
Level 2 |
|
Electronic parking brake |
Yes |
Yes |
|
TPMS |
Yes |
Yes |
|
ESC |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Hill assist control |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Traction control |
Yes |
Yes |
|
All-wheel disc brakes |
Yes |
Yes |
Both SUVs are equal in terms of safety features while being among the few SUVs to feature Level 2 ADAS.
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Sonet: Which one should you choose?
The Venue and Syros are equipped with features to the brim. But the Syros brings in more feel-good features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilation for the rear seat base, sliding rear seats, and larger 17-inch alloys, making the Syros a compelling buy for not so much of a premium over the Venue, especially for the diesel-AT variant.
All prices ex-showroom India
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