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 2026 Kia Sportage
Your comparison
VenuevsSportage
- Price−$10,296
- Efficiency0.9 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,061 L
- Rows won2–4
Venue starts $10,296 lower. Sportage wins efficiency by 0.9 L/100 km. Sportage gives you 1,061 L more cargo room. Sportage reaches 9 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 VenueKia Sportage
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$10,296 lower
Venue
$21,999
Essential
Sportage
$32,295
LX FWD
Average trim price$18,755 lower
Venue
$24,232
3 tracked trims
Sportage
$42,987
12 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Venue | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $21,999 Essential | $32,295 LX FWD | $10,296 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $24,232 3 tracked trims | $42,987 12 tracked trims | $18,755 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.5 L/100 km Essential | 6.6 L/100 km EX PHEV | 0.9 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,037 L Best published cargo figure | 2,098 L Best published cargo figure | 1,061 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 2,500 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Kia reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 4 features Preferred at $24,099 | 6 features EX Premium at $42,195 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Ultimate at $26,599 | 9 features SX PHEV at $52,995 | +5 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 Kia Sportage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows5beyond the core table
Model reach3 vs 4Venue vs Sportage
Pair overlap2 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®
Sportage
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
4
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium upholsteryLeft sooner
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
Sportage
$32,295
LX FWD
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 17" alloy wheels; Projection LED headlights Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
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
Sportage
$40,195
EX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: All-Wheel Drive; 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Synthetic leather seats; Panoramic sunroof
Seat memoryRight only
Venue
—
Doesn’t reach it
Sportage
$42,195
EX Premium
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: All-Wheel Drive; 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 19" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Memory Driver Seat; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Synthetic leather seats; Smart Power Liftgate; Panoramic sunroof
Premium audioRight only
Venue
—
Doesn’t reach it
Sportage
$45,695
X-Line Limited
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: All-Wheel Drive; 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 19" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; TFT-LCD Head-Up Display (HUD); Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Memory Driver Seat; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Synthetic leather seats; Smart Power Liftgate; Panoramic sunroof
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Kia Sportage | 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 | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Venue unlocks it $8,196 sooner. | $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 | $32,295 LX FWD Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 17" alloy wheels; Projection LED headlights Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Venue unlocks it $13,596 sooner. | $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 | $40,195 EX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: All-Wheel Drive; 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Synthetic leather seats; Panoramic sunroof | Left sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Only Sportage reaches seat memory. | — Doesn’t reach it | $42,195 EX Premium Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: All-Wheel Drive; 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 19" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Memory Driver Seat; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Synthetic leather seats; Smart Power Liftgate; Panoramic sunroof | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Sportage reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $45,695 X-Line Limited Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: All-Wheel Drive; 8-Speed Automatic Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; Trailer Package Pre-Wiring; 19" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; TFT-LCD Head-Up Display (HUD); Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Memory Driver Seat; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Synthetic leather seats; Smart Power Liftgate; Panoramic sunroof | Right 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
Kia Sportage$32,295
LX FWD
8.3 L/100 km efficiency1 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Essential | $21,999 | 7.5 L/100 km | 3 |
| Kia Sportage | LX FWD | $32,295 | 8.3 L/100 km | 1 |
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