Published : 14 May 2023
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Mahesh Yadav
Update: Hyundai confirmed the engine options of the 2023 Exter on May 8, 2023. This post includes the updated powertrain details based on the currently available information.
In this Exter vs Venue (expected) engine spec comparison, we’ll try to find out which car excels in what aspects of the engine specs. The Hyundai Exter primarily competes with affordable SUVs like the Maruti Fronx, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Punch and Citroen C3. But, because of the potentially overlapping price band, we think it could sway buyers away from the Hyundai Venue. Here, we hope this Venue vs Exter engine spec comparison helps you with deciding if you should wait for the upcoming Exter or go ahead with booking the Venue.

Since the Venue shares the 1.2L normal petrol engine with the Exter 2023, there’s no power, torque or manual transmission difference between the two. The Exter will offer the option of an AMT automatic transmission white the Venue doesn't. The slightly smaller dimensions of the Exter may also help it deliver better fuel efficiency in the real world as well as in the ARAI tests.
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The Venue gets a 1.0L turbo petrol engine, which makes 120PS of power and 172Nm of torque. This engine is available with a 6-speed auto-clutch manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. Hyundai confirmed the engine options of the Exter and a turbo petrol unit was not among the powertrains confirmed for the 2023 Exter.
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Besides the normal petrol-manual and automatic powertrains, Hyundai also confirmed that the Exter will get the CNG bi-fuel option with a manual transmission. While the specs aren’t out yet, we expect its performance figures to align with those of the Nios CNG. So, it could make 69PS of power and 95Nm of torque while claiming to deliver mileage of around 26kmpkg when running on CNG. Meanwhile, the Venue doesn’t get a CNG fuel option.
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Here’s a quick look at the variants and the engine-transmission combinations available in each of those trim options: