Renault Captur vs Hyundai Venue
What's the difference?

Renault Captur

$15,500 - $23,950

2023 price

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Hyundai Venue

$14,990 - $26,990

2023 price

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Summary

2023 Renault Captur

2023 Hyundai Venue

By Byron Mathioudakis

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.3L

Inline 4, 1.6L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency

6.6L/100km (combined)

7.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Appealing design
Premium cabin
Invigorating driving experience

Can park it anywhere
Cute road-side presence
No-fuss tech

Dislikes

Expensive
Fiddly gear selector
Requires 95 RON premium petrol

Missing a few items for a top model
Gutless performance
Back seat only useful for storage

2023 Renault Captur Summary

One of Renault’s most successful models globally with over 1.5 million sales of the original, the Captur has nevertheless struggled in Australia since its 2015 launch.

Last year, it was Europe’s 11th bestseller outright, outselling stalwarts like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan. Only the Peugeot 2008 and VW T-Roc were more popular amongst SUVs. In contrast, only 533 found homes over here in 2011.

However, with the largely all-new second-generation Captur launched locally last year now gaining market traction with a 200 per cent-plus sales spike, the 123-year-old brand’s VW T-Cross rival may yet finally fly Down Under.

We take a look at the recently-released RS Line range-topper, to see just how well the Captur shapes up in urban Australia.

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2023 Hyundai Venue Summary

This is the baby SUV for Hyundai’s line-up but it does tend to remind you of this a little too often for this to truly be fun.

Still, it presents an interesting road-side presence and a comfortable urban driving experience.

Coupled with the competitive price tag, is this the little SUV that could? I’ve been driving it for the last week to find that out for you.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 Renault Captur 2023 Hyundai Venue

Verdict

There’s no denying the Captur RS Line is expensive.

But it’s also sophisticated, cultured, comfy, friendly and fun, possessing a quality and capability normally expected – but rarely delivered as roundly – in more premium-branded small SUVs. Seen in this light, the Renault’s value is relative.

Better still, if the price is just too rich for you, there are three cheaper grades offering equal promise. Which is why the charming Captur deserves to succeed in Australia.

$40,800 before on-road costs

Based on new car retail price

Verdict

The Hyundai Venue Elite is a sweet-looking, compact SUV that should suit drivers who only need an A-to-B sort of car in the city. Or an empty nester who doesn’t want to feel flustered by any high-end tech and wants knobs and dials where they expect them to be.

Some elements of the safety set could be better though and that’s something to consider. However, for an urban landscape, you can practically fit it anywhere. With its engine specs, it's also happiest in the city - don't consider this a road trip car.

Renault Captur vs Hyundai Venue What's the difference?

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Verdict

Renault Captur vs Hyundai Venue
What's the difference?