Volkswagen Id.4 vs Hyundai Venue
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Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $70,990

2026 price

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Hyundai Venue

$18,390 - $26,990

2023 price

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Summary

2026 Volkswagen Id.4

2023 Hyundai Venue

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Inline 4, 1.6L

Fuel Type

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Fuel Efficiency

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7.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

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Likes

Comfortable and spacious cabin
Smooth, confident driving
Practical range and fast charging

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

Dislikes

Lane keeping aid can be jerky
Visibility can be compromised
No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav

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

2026 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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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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2026 Volkswagen Id.4 2023 Hyundai Venue

Verdict

It’s been a long wait for the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, but it’s one that’s paid off. It's an electric SUV that delivers on the essentials - comfort, smart features, and an effortless driving experience. But it also keeps charging times, range, and running costs firmly in the 'very liveable' camp. The ID.4 Pro manages to feel polished and personable, which is a great combination.

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.

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Volkswagen Id.4 vs Hyundai Venue
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