2026 Hyundai Venue Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hyundai Venue Diesel?

The Hyundai Venue diesel has the following pros or advantages:

• Choice Of Manual And Automatic Transmissions: The Venue diesel is available with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmissions.
• Loaded With Features: Higher Venue diesel variants offer features such as ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable driver seat, electric parking brake with Auto Hold, 360-degree camera, Blind View Monitor, ADAS, Bose sound system and dual 12.3-inch displays.
• 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: The Venue received a 5-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection.
• Good Standard Safety Package: Even the base HX2 gets 6 airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist, rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
• Strong Sales And Service Network: Hyundai have over 1,500 sales outlets across 1,100+ cities and 1,675 service touchpoints across 1,025 cities as of May 2026. This widespread network should make buying, servicing and maintaining the Venue relatively convenient.

The Hyundai Venue diesel has the following cons or shortcomings:

• Base Diesel Misses Several Must-Have Features: The HX2 diesel misses a height-adjustable driver seat, rear parking camera, rear defogger, adjustable rear headrests and rear wiper and washer.
• Top Features Unavailable With Diesel-Manual: The diesel-manual range ends with the HX7. Features such as ventilated front seats, power-adjustable driver seat, rear disc brakes, electric parking brake with Auto Hold and drive modes are only available with the diesel-automatic.
• Diesel-Automatic Has Considerably Lower Claimed Mileage: The Venue diesel-manual offers a claimed 20.99kmpl, while the diesel-automatic offers 17.90kmpl.
• S (O) Variants Offer Poor Value-For-Money: Changed in November 2025 with the introduction of new nomenclature
• No Diesel-Automatic Transmission Option: Changed in November 2025 with the launch of the 2nd-gen Venue.

What Are The Prices Of Hyundai Venue Diesel Variants?

The Venue diesel is available with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, but Hyundai do not offer the same variant line-up with both. The HX5 is the only common variant, while the higher manual and automatic ranges follow separate paths:

Hyundai Venue HX2 Diesel - Base Model Features

The base HX2 variant of the Hyundai Venue diesel is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. It costs Rs. 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom) and gets the following notable features:

The base variant seems to have several must-have features but you may miss the following notable features:

• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Rear defogger
• Rear parking camera
• Adjustable rear headrests
• Rear wiper and washer

The HX2 offers strong value for its price and is suitable for budget-conscious buyers. However, it misses 5 must-have features, so we suggest stretching to the HX5 Knight if your budget allows.

Hyundai Venue HX2 vs HX5 & HX5 Knight Diesel - Price, Feature Comparison

The Venue HX5 diesel is available with both manual and automatic transmissions, while the HX5 Knight is only available with the manual transmission. The following table compares their prices with the base HX2 diesel:

For the additional Rs. 99,000 and Rs. 1.18 lakh over the HX2 diesel-manual, the HX5 and HX5 Knight add the following notable features, respectively:

Both the HX5 and HX5 Knight miss the following must-have features:

• Adjustable rear headrests
• Rear wiper and washer

The HX5 adds several important features over the HX2, but its 73.2% VFM score is quite low. For another Rs. 18,900, the HX5 Knight improves the value equation with 16-inch alloy wheels and Knight-specific styling while offering the same 91% must-have feature coverage. The HX5 Knight is our top recommendation among the Venue diesel-manual variants.

Hyundai Venue HX5 & HX5 Knight vs HX7 Diesel - Price, Feature Comparison

The HX7 sits above the HX5 and HX5 Knight in the Venue diesel-manual lineup and is not available with an automatic transmission. The following table compares their prices:

For the additional Rs. 1.82 lakh and Rs. 1.63 lakh over the HX5 and HX5 Knight diesel-manual, respectively, the HX7 adds the following notable features:

The HX7 adds the remaining must-have features and achieves 100% must-have coverage. It also gets several useful comfort and convenience upgrades. However, its 75.2% VFM score reflects the steep Rs. 1.63 lakh premium over the HX5 Knight. Consider the HX7 if you want a more feature-rich diesel-manual, but it is not our value recommendation.

Hyundai Venue HX7 vs HX8 & HX8 Knight Diesel - Price, Feature Comparison

The HX8 and HX8 Knight are only available with the 6-speed automatic transmission, while the HX7 is only available with the 6-speed manual. The following table compares their prices:

Compared to the HX7 diesel-manual, the HX8 and HX8 Knight diesel-automatic add the following notable features:

*Knight Edition-specific feature

The HX8 makes a particularly strong case with a 160.1% VFM score. Besides the automatic transmission, it adds rear disc brakes, an electric parking brake with Auto Hold, ventilated front seats, a powered driver seat and drive modes. The HX8 is our top recommendation among the Venue diesel-automatic variants.

The HX8 Knight also offers excellent value at 148.0%, but its additional premium is largely for Knight-specific styling. Choose it only if you prefer that look; otherwise, the regular HX8 offers better value.

Hyundai Venue HX8 & HX8 Knight vs HX10 Diesel - Price, Feature Comparison

The HX10 is the top-spec Venue diesel variant and is only available with the 6-speed automatic transmission. The following table compares its price with the HX8 and HX8 Knight:

Compared to the HX8 and HX8 Knight, the top-spec HX10 adds the following notable features:

The HX10 adds desirable technology such as ADAS, a 360-degree camera, Blind View Monitor, larger displays and premium audio. However, its VFM score drops sharply to 84.9%. Consider the HX10 only if you specifically want these high-end features. For most diesel-automatic buyers, the HX8 remains the better buy.

Which Variant Of The Hyundai Venue Diesel Should You Buy?

Based on their prices, features and value-for-money scores, our buying recommendation for the Venue diesel-manual variants is as follows:

The HX5 Knight is our top recommendation among the Venue diesel-manual variants. It offers a better overall value proposition than the HX5 for a relatively small additional cost. Buyers on a tighter budget can consider the HX2, while the HX7 is worth considering if you want all the must-have features and additional comfort and convenience equipment.

Based on their prices, features and value-for-money scores, our buying recommendation for the Venue diesel-automatic variants is as follows:

The HX8 is our top recommendation among the Venue diesel-automatic variants. It offers the strongest value for money and adds several useful comfort, safety and convenience features over the HX5. The HX8 Knight is worth considering if you prefer its styling, while the HX10 makes sense mainly for buyers who specifically want ADAS, the 360-degree camera and other premium features.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of Hyundai Venue Diesel?

The Venue gets a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, which produces 116PS of power and 250Nm of torque. It is available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmissions.

Among its diesel rivals, the Venue, Sonet and Syros have identical power and torque outputs. The Nexon offers 10Nm more torque, while the XUV 3XO leads this comparison with 300Nm - 50Nm more than the Venue. The XUV 3XO also makes 1PS more power.

The Venue, Sonet and Syros offer a 6-speed torque converter automatic with their diesel engines, while the Nexon and XUV 3XO use a 6-speed AMT. However, the Venue does not have an advantage in claimed fuel efficiency. The Nexon offers the highest claimed mileage with both manual and automatic transmissions, while the Sonet also offers higher mileage than the Venue with both transmissions. 

What Are The Dimensions Of Hyundai Venue?

The Venue measures 3995mm long, 1800mm wide and 1665mm tall. It has a 2520mm wheelbase, 375L boot space and 45L fuel tank. The current Venue has 190mm of ground clearance. 

Compared with its diesel rivals, the Venue is the second-tallest after the Syros. However, the XUV 3XO, Syros and Nexon are all wider. The XUV 3XO has the longest wheelbase, followed by the Syros, while the Venue's 2520mm wheelbase is longer than those of the Sonet and Nexon.

The Venue's 375L boot is larger than the XUV 3XO's but smaller than those of the Sonet, Nexon and Syros. Its 190mm ground clearance is also among the lowest in this comparison; only the Syros sits slightly lower.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Hyundai Venue Diesel?

The Hyundai Venue diesel is available in the following monotone exterior colours:

• White (Atlas White)
• Grey (Titan Grey)
• Black (Titanium Black)
• Dark Blue (Mystic Sapphire)
• Matte Dark Blue (Mystic Sapphire Matte)
• Blue (Hazel Blue)
• Matte Blue (Hazel Blue Matte)
• Red (Dragon Red)

It is also available with the following dual-tone exterior colours:

• White with Black Roof (Atlas White with Black Roof)
• Blue with Black Roof (Hazel Blue with Black Roof)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

*Despite its 4460mm length, the Kia Seltos is classified as a C1-segment SUV based on its market positioning and direct rivals. 

Also Read: Hyundai Venue Scores 5-Star Safety Rating In BNCAP Crash Tests

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