Which Hyundai crossover do you prefer: Kona or Venue?

Which Hyundai crossover do you prefer: Kona or Venue?

Sport utility vehicles have become popular globally owing to their expansive cabin, ample cargo space, off-road capability (in varying degrees, of course), comfort, and safety. SUVs come in various sizes such that there is an ideal model for any type of car buyer and most budgets.

If you're looking for a more affordable option, a smaller crossover would be suitable. These can accommodate up to five people in relative comfort.

Here, we look at two modern crossovers, namely, the Hyundai Venue and the Hyundai Kona

The Venue is today the smallest SUV in the Hyundai range. It has also been engineered with features that are focused on providing assistance to the driver. 

In addition, its exterior shows off a sporty and edgy appearance that follows the newest version of the fluidic design concept of the Korean marque. A massive cascading grille with a checkered pattern and chrome garnish within it can be seen on the front profile of the Venue. 

Meanwhile, the Hyundai Kona boasts of a distinct, minimalist design, with a hexagonal front grille and headlights that almost look like fog lamps. The uniqueness and strength of its design can be attributed to its contoured lines and curves that run over the entire body of the vehicle.

Contributing to the rugged appeal and sportiness of the Kona is the lifted clearance and side cladding. The most essential design element on its side profile is the black garnishing on the C-pillar.

Going back to the Hyundai Venue, its interior gets an all-black finish, retaining freshness with a couple of contemporary design cues.

As for the Kona, it features multiple drive modes to provide greater control over its power, and these enable the driver to benefit from several vehicle drive characteristics.

How do these two compact contenders from Hyundai measure up against each other?

We performa a spec check below of the top variants of both: the Hyundai Venue 1.6L GLS and the Hyundai Kona 2.0L GLS 6A/T:

SPECIFICATIONS

Hyundai Venue 1.6L GLS

Hyundai Kona 2.0L GLS 6A/T

Vehicle Type

SUV

SUV

Length (mm)

4,040

4,165

Width (mm)

1,770

1,800

Height (mm)

1,590

1,550

Ground clearance (mm)

170

170

Engine Displacement (cc)

1,591

1,998

Wheelbase (mm)

2,520

2,600

Fuel tank capacity (liters)

45

50

Fuel type

Gasoline

Gasoline

Seating Capacity

5

5

Maximum power output (hp)

121

147

Maximum torque (Nm)

151

179

Wheels

17-inch alloy

17-inch alloy

Tire Size

205/55 R17

215/55 R17

Engine

1.6L 4-Cylinder 16-Valve Gasoline Engine,

2.0 Multi-Port Injection Atkinson 4-cylinder, 16-valve Gasoline Engine 

Transmission type

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Suspension

(Front) MacPherson Strut


(Rear) Torsion Beam

(Front) MacPherson Strut


(Rear) Torsion Beam

Brakes

(Front) Ventilated Discs


(Rear) Discs

(Front) Ventilated Discs


(Rear) Discs

Headlamp

Halogen

Projector

Daytime running lights (DRLs)

Without

With

Fog lights (Front)

Without

With

Grille

With (Chrome)

With

Wiper

Rear Window

Rear Window

Antenna

Integrated

Integrated

Exterior Rearview Mirror

Power Adjustable

Power Adjustable

Seat material

Fabric

Fabric

Multi-function steering wheel

With

With

Steering Column

Tilt and Telescopic

Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Gear Type

Rack and Pinion

Rack and Pinion

Power Steering

With

With

Cup and bottle holders

With

With

Interior Rearview mirror

Without

With (Day and Night)

Power Windows (Front)

With

With

Power Door Locks

With

With

Tachometer

With

With

Heater

With

With

Accessory Power Outlet

With

With

Air Conditioner

With

With

Touchscreen (infotainment system)

With (8-inch)

With (7-inch)

Audio system

Integrated 2DIN

Integrated 2DIN

Speakers (Front and Rear)

With

With

Rear Camera

With

Without

Child Safety Locks

With

With

Traction Control

With

Without

Anti-theft Device

With

With

Engine Immobilizer

With

With

Airbags

With

With (6)

Keyless Entry

With

With

Cruise Control

Without

With

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Without

With

Vehicle Stability Control System

With

Without

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

With

With

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Without

With

Available colors

Phantom Black, Polar White, Lava Orange, Cosmic Grey, Denim Blue

Red, Phantom Black, Acid Yellow, Blue Lagoon, Ceramic Blue

Price

P985,000

P1,188,000

 

Photos from Hyundai

 

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