New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Size, Features, Engines, Prices Compared

Hyundai recently launched the much-anticipated second-gen Hyundai Venue in India with introductory prices starting from Rs 7.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The new subcompact SUV has grown in size over its predecessor, as well as receiving a comprehensive design makeover, new interiors and a lot more tech than before to try and differentiate it from the crowd.

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The new Hyundai Venue has gone on sale in standard and more performance-oriented N-Line spec.

However, the Venue faces some stiff competition in the segment, which is one of the most heavily contested in the Indian market. Challengers include the Tata Nexon, the Kia Sonet and the segment stalwart, Maruti Suzuki Brezza. We see how the new Venue compares to the Brezza on paper.

New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Dimensions

The new Venue has grown in size over its predecessor despite retaining its overall length of 3,995 mm. The new model sits on a 20 mm longer wheelbase, is 30 mm wider and 48 mm taller than the outgoing model.

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Brezza's wheelbase is 20 mm down on the Venue, though length is identical, and it's 20 mm taller.

Compared to the Brezza, while both SUVs are of the same overall length, the Venue is 10 mm wider and sits on a 20 mm longer wheelbase. The Venue also gets the larger boot size at 375 litres to the Brezza’s 328 litres. The Brezza, meanwhile, is 20 mm taller. In terms of wheel size, the Brezza gets 16-inch rims as standard, wrapped in 215/60 rubber. As for the Venue, the 1.2-litre petrol variants get smaller 15-inch rims with 195/65 tyres, with the rest of the range getting 215/60 R16. The Venue, however, gets a 15-inch spare wheel to the Brezza’s 16-incher.

New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Engine, Gearbox & Fuel Efficiency

When it comes to powertrain, the new Venue, like its predecessor, is offered with two petrol and a diesel engine option. In comparison, the Brezza is offered solely with a petrol engine but with the option for a factory-fitted CNG kit. So, for the sake of conformity, only the petrol variants have been compared.

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The Venue carries over the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine options from the outgoing model. The former is offered solely with a manual gearbox, while the latter gets the option of a DCT automatic.

Brezza's 1.5-litre engine is offered with or without mild-hybrid tech, depending on the variant.

In comparison, the Brezza gets a larger displacement 1.5-litre petrol engine that, while giving it an advantage over the naturally aspirated Venue, doesn’t quite match up to the Venue Turbo. The Brezza also gets mild-hybrid tech on select variants - all automatic variants & ZXi/ZXi+ manuals - which does offer a smidgen more power and torque than the non-hybrid unit.

The Venue Turbo also gets the advantage of additional gear ratios over the Brezza in both manual and automatic guise.

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Venue's turbo-petrol mill gives it a notable performance advantage; Turbo DCT's claimed mileage is similar to the Brezza AT mild-hybrid.

In terms of mileage, the Venue turbo-petrol DCT is the most efficient on paper, followed closely by the mild-hybrid variants of the Brezza. The non-mild-hybrid variants of the Brezza offer the lowest claimed mileage figures.

New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Features

Comparing the fully loaded variants, the new Venue gets a clear leg up over the Brezza. You get standout bits such as Level 2 ADAS features, dual 12.3-inch displays, front and side parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring, powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, 8-speaker Bose audio system, electronic parking brake, and drive and traction modes.

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New Venue is tech-loaded in a fully-loaded guise - dual 12.3-inch displays, connected car tech, ventilated seats and more.

In comparison, the only standout feature on the Brezza is the presence of a head-up display in the ZXi+ variant and the steering adjusting for both height and reach, compared to just height in the Venue. The Brezza also gets a smaller 9.0-inch touchscreen to the Venue’s 12.3-inch display and a more basic analogue gauge cluster.

A key safety advantage over the Brezza is the presence of Level 2 ADAS tech in the Venue - up from Level 1 tech in the first-gen model.

Features such as an electric sunroof, auto climate control, rear AC vents, auto LED headlamps, a height-adjustable driver seat, wireless smartphone integration, wireless smartphone charger, type C charging points (Brezza offers Type A as well), connected car tech, rear wiper & washer, 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, hill start assist, keyless entry & go and leatherette upholstery are all common to both vehicles.

Brezza's cabin is more dated in terms of tech, but you still get features such as a HUD, 9.0-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charger, connected car tech & more.

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Even in base trim, the Venue seems to have a bit of a leg up on the Brezza, offering bits such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, projector headlamps, digital instrument cluster and Type C charging points in the rear cabin. The base Brezza in comparison, gets a rear centre armrest as standard - available from higher trims in the Venue, no audio system head unit and simpler bi-halogen headlamps.

New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Price

Coming to the pricing, the Venue has a clear advantage of a lower starting price, likely due to excise benefits of falling in the subcompact category with its sub 1,200 cc engine and sub 4m length. The Brezza, due to its engine displacing over 1,200 cc fails to qualify for these benefits.

Brezza has the higher starting price but top variants are more affordable than the Venue.

On the higher end of the spectrum, the Brezza has the lower price for the top manual variant. What should be noted is that the top-spec Veue HX10 is only offered with an automatic gearbox, meaning buyers of the manual will have to settle for the HX8 trim level at best. The 1.2-litre petrol additionally tops out in the mid-spec HX6T trim.

The Brezza’s pricing advantage becomes more notable in the top automatic variants, though the Hyundai does offer a lot more bang for your buck in terms of feel-good features and safety tech.