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2025 Hyundai Venue Elite review
The top-spec Hyundai Venue Elite has fallen down the small SUV pecking order, with several new entrants offering better value for money.
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Hyundai Venue vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Hyundai Venue
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Volkswagen Polo
2026 Hyundai
Venue
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Polo
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City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
315 to 324 km
40L
216 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,500 - $29,500
$30,790 - $41,790
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Useable second-row seating
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap cabin materials
- Underpowered engine
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 90kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6300 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 151Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4850 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
