Discover the Differences: Hyundai Venue S vs. SX Variants
Are you thinking about buying a Hyundai Venue? It can be hard to pick the right model. Today, we look at two popular versions: the Venue S variant (second base model) and the Venue SX variant (second top model). We will compare them to help you decide which one is best for you.
Price and Key Differences
The first big difference is the price. The Venue S petrol model costs ₹9,50,000 (ex-showroom). The Venue SX petrol model costs ₹11,00,000 (ex-showroom). This means there is an ex-showroom price difference of about ₹1,95,000. On the road, this difference can be around ₹2,50,000.
The keys are also different. The Venue S comes with a remote central locking key. The Venue SX has a smart key with buttons to lock, unlock, and open the boot.
Exterior Features: Front View
Both models have a dark chrome grille at the front. The main difference in the front is the headlights.
The Venue S variant has standard halogen bulb headlights. These turn on automatically but do not have LED lights or daytime running lights (DRLs).
The Venue SX variant comes with automatic projector LED headlights. They give a bright white light and include DRLs. Both variants have a black lower grille and skid plate. The ground clearance for both cars is 195 millimeters.
Exterior Features: Side and Rear View
From the side, both models use 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. There is no difference here.
The side mirrors (ORVMs) are different. The Venue S has turn indicators on the fender (side body part). You can adjust these mirrors electrically. The Venue SX has turn indicators on the side mirrors themselves. You can adjust and fold these mirrors electrically.
Both models have roof rails. However, the Venue SX offers a sunroof, which is not available in the Venue S. The Venue SX also has a request sensor on its door handle for easy locking and unlocking, while the Venue S does not.
At the back, the taillights also show a difference. The Venue S has connected halogen taillights, but only part of them lights up. The Venue SX has connected LED taillights that light up fully. The Venue SX also includes a reverse parking camera, which is not found in the Venue S. Other features like the rear skid plate, defogger, and shark fin antenna are similar in both. Both cars have a 45-liter fuel tank.
Interior Comfort and Practicality
Inside, both cars have a boot space of 350 liters. The Venue S does not come with a parcel tray or a boot light. The Venue SX includes both a parcel tray and a boot light.
For seating, both models have 60:40 split-foldable rear seats. Rear passengers in both cars get two Type-C USB ports and rear AC vents. All three rear headrests are adjustable in both variants, and they both have yellow roof lights. The wheelbase for both is 2500 millimeters, offering good space.
Both the Venue S and Venue SX come with six airbags as standard. They also have traction control and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Driver-Focused Features and Technology
When you sit in the driver’s seat, you will notice more differences.
The Venue S has fabric seats where you can only recline the backrest. The steering wheel is standard without a leather wrap. It comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This system shows information from the reverse parking sensors, but it does not have a reverse parking camera display. It features a manual air conditioning system and a normal glove box. There is no wireless charging pad or Blue Link connected car features. The inside rearview mirror (IRVM) is a standard type.
The Venue SX offers more features. Its seats have height adjustment in addition to recline. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and includes a voice command button. This model has a push engine start/stop button. The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the Venue SX includes a reverse parking camera display and Blue Link connected car features. It also has fully automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, and a cooled glove box. The IRVM has controls for Blue Link, roadside assistance, and SOS.
Engine and Performance
Both the Hyundai Venue S and SX petrol variants use the same 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder Kappa petrol engine. This engine produces 82 BHP of power and 114 Nm of torque. Both models offer an approximate mileage of 18-19 kilometers per liter. If you prefer a diesel engine, a 1.5-liter diesel engine option is also available in other variants of the Venue.
Making Your Choice
Choosing between the Hyundai Venue S and SX depends on what features you want and how much you want to spend. The Venue SX offers many extra features for the higher price, such as a smart key, LED projector headlights, a sunroof, a reverse parking camera, automatic climate control, wireless charging, Blue Link, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. If these advanced features and comforts are important to you, the Venue SX might be worth the extra cost. If you are looking for a more basic but still capable SUV, the Venue S offers good value.
