The fastest growing segment in the Indian Automobile market, the subcompact SUV segment is filled up to the brim with several promising options. Two of them are the Nissan Magnite, and the Hyundai Venue. And now with the new Magnite Red Edition launched and the Venue too, facelifted, which one provides a better package? Let’s find out.
Nissan Magnite vs. Hyundai Venue Dimensions
| Parameter | Nissan Magnite | Hyundai Venue |
| Length (mm) | 3994 | 3995 |
| Width (mm) | 1758 | 1770 |
| Height (mm) | 1572 | 1617 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2500 | 2500 |
| Boot Space (l) | 336 | 350 |
As is evident, both the Magnite as well as the Venue have similar wheelbase, but even then the Venue holds an advantage in terms of extra height and width that gives it a better SUV look. Even for the boot space, the Venue takes the crown.
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Nissan Magnite vs. Hyundai Venue Powertrain Transmission
| Petrol Spec Comparison | |||||
| Hyundai Venue | Nissan Magnite | ||||
| Displacement | 1.2L | 1.0L | 1.0L | 1.0L | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged | |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Power (PS) | 83 | 120 | 72 | 100 | |
| Torque (NM) | 114 | 172 | 96 | 160/152 (CVT) | |
| Manual | 5-speed | 6-speed iMT | 5-speed | 5-speed | N/A |
| Automatic | – | 7-speed DCT | – | – | CVT |
As far as the petrol comparison goes, the venue again shines, with engines that offer better power, torque, and a diverse range of transmissions including the popular Intelligent Manual Transmission. Even though Magnite’s CVT is a bit smoother, the Venue’s engine options still offer better output overall. However, when it comes to mileage, the Magnite claims to be the most fuel-efficient in the segment with Turbo Petrol returning 20 Kmpl and NA petrol returning 18.75 kmpl.
| Diesel Spec Comparison | ||
| Hyundai Venue | Nissan Magnite | |
| Displacement | 1.5L | – |
| Engine Type | Turbo | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Power | 100PS | |
| Torque | 240Nm | |
| Manual | 5-speed | |
| Automatic | – | |
In the Diesel game as well, the Venue takes the crown with no Diesel engine to offer on the Magnite.
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Nissan Magnite vs. Hyundai Venue Features
Ever since the Magnite was launched, it was filled up to the brim with the modern-day tech and top-notch offerings. And now with the Red Edition launched, things have become even more attractive.
The newly launched Red Edition of the Magnite brings in features like PM 2.5 air filters, ambient mood lighting and an LED scuff plate. The vehicle also offers eight-inch touch infotainment with Wi-Fi connectivity for Android Auto and Apple Car Play, a seven-inch full TFT instrument cluster, and a rearview camera with a projection guide. There’s also push button start/stop, vehicle dynamics control, traction control system, brake assist, and hill start assist along with Nissan Connect Technology, first in segment 7-inch TFT MID, 360-degree bird’s eye view.
The face-lifted Venue on the other hand offers a 10-inch infotainment system with regional language support, multiple user profiles, segment-first 2-step recline rear seats, power-adjustable driver seat, electronic sunroof, ambient lighting, digital cluster with TFT MID, Hyundai Blue link with Alexa connectivity, auto AC, push button start/stop etc.
As is evident from the comparison, both vehicles offer superb features onboard, competing head-on. Nonetheless, while the Venue offers the advantage of an electronic sunroof, the Magnite on the other hand brings in features like a 360-degree bird’s eye view, 7-inch TFT MID etc. that sets it apart. The choice however is completely subjective here.
Magnite vs. Venue Price
| Nissan Magnite | Hyundai Venue |
| Rs.5.97 – 10.79 Lakh | Rs.7.53 – 12.72 Lakh |
In terms of pricing, the Magnite offers better affordability than the Venue with both bases as well as top variants offering prices cheaper than what the Venue offers.
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