Reasons to pick Hyundai Venue
- 1you want the lower price of entry: Essential starts at $21,999.
- 2you prefer the subcompact suv with the clearer 3-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
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2026 Hyundai Venue vs 2025 Hyundai Tucson
Your comparison
VenuevsTucson
- Price−$16,500
- Efficiency0.8 L/100 km
- Cargo+59 L
- Rows won2–4
Venue starts $16,500 lower. Tucson wins efficiency by 0.8 L/100 km. Tucson gives you 59 L more cargo room. Tucson reaches 11 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Hyundai VenueHyundai Tucson
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$16,500 lower
Venue
$21,999
Essential
Tucson
$38,499
Preferred AWD
Average trim price$18,767 lower
Venue
$24,232
3 tracked trims
Tucson
$42,999
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Venue | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $21,999 Essential | $38,499 Preferred AWD | $16,500 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $24,232 3 tracked trims | $42,999 3 tracked trims | $18,767 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.5 L/100 km Essential | 6.7 L/100 km Ultimate Hybrid AWD | 0.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,037 L Best published cargo figure | 1,096 L Best published cargo figure | 59 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 907 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Hyundai reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 4 features Preferred at $24,099 | 7 features N Line AWD at $42,999 | +3 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Ultimate at $26,599 | 11 features Ultimate Hybrid AWD at $47,499 | +7 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Venue, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Tucson.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows3beyond the core table
Model reach3 vs 0Venue vs Tucson
Pair overlap0 shared3 one-sided
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
1
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
Wireless chargingLeft only
Venue
$21,999
Essential
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®
Tucson
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
2
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium upholsteryLeft only
Venue
$24,099
Preferred
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
Tucson
—
Doesn’t reach it
Moonroof / sunroofLeft only
Venue
$26,599
Ultimate
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof
Tucson
—
Doesn’t reach it
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Venue reaches wireless charging. | $21,999 Essential Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay® | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Venue reaches premium upholstery. | $24,099 Preferred Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Venue reaches moonroof / sunroof. | $26,599 Ultimate Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Hyundai Venue$21,999
Essential
7.5 L/100 km efficiency3 features
Hyundai Tucson$38,499
Preferred AWD
8.6 L/100 km efficiency5 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Essential | $21,999 | 7.5 L/100 km | 3 |
| Hyundai Tucson | Preferred AWD | $38,499 | 8.6 L/100 km | 5 |
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