Hyundai Thanh Cong unveiled the new Venue model in the Vietnamese market on December 16, 2023. Positioned in the A-segment SUV segment, Hyundai Venue in Vietnam offers two versions with prices ranging from 539 to 579 million VND. This model provides Vietnamese consumers with more options when it comes to buying A-segment SUVs, alongside the Kia Sonet and Toyota Raize.
The Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi is priced only 10 million VND higher than the Kia Sonet Luxury
So, if you’re looking for a vehicle priced under 550 million VND, should you choose the Hyundai Venue or the Kia Sonet? To help you find the answer more easily, this article will compare the specifications and features of the base Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and the Kia Sonet Luxury.
Comparison of Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury in terms of exterior features
The Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are two models that belong to the same group. The Hyundai Venue has dimensions of 3,995 x 1,770 x 1,645 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 2,500 mm. On the other hand, the Kia Sonet measures 4,120 x 1,790 x 1,642 mm and has the same wheelbase length of 2,500 mm. Therefore, the Kia Sonet is 125 mm longer, 20 mm taller, and 3 mm shorter than its counterpart, while their wheelbases remain identical.
The Kia Sonet has an advantage in terms of size compared to the Hyundai Venue
In terms of exterior features, the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury are quite similar. Both models come with automatic on/off headlights, LED daytime running lights, electric/folding/heated/turn signal integrated exterior mirrors, shark fin antenna, 16-inch alloy wheels, and LED taillights. However, neither model has roof rails or a power tailgate.
One notable difference is that the Kia Sonet Luxury is equipped with LED headlights, while the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi uses Bi-Halogen headlights. This difference in lighting equipment gives the Kia Sonet Luxury a more luxurious appearance and better lighting capabilities.
The Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi features Bi-Halogen headlights, while the Kia Sonet Luxury is equipped with LED bulbs
| Item | Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi | Kia Sonet Luxury |
| Dimensions (mm) | 3,995 x 1,770 x 1,645 | 4,120 x 1,790 x 1,642 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 195 | 205 |
| Front/rear suspension system | MacPherson/Torsion bar | MacPherson/Torsion bar |
| Alloy wheels (inch) | 16 | 16 |
| Tire size | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 |
| Headlights | Bi-Halogen | LED |
| Automatic on/off headlights | Yes | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Exterior mirrors | Electric/folding/heated/turn signal integrated | Electric/folding/heated/turn signal integrated |
| Shark fin antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Roof rails | No | No |
| Power tailgate | No | No |
Comparison table of exterior features between the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury
Comparison of Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury in terms of interior features
When it comes to interior features, there are significant differences between the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and the Kia Sonet Luxury. The Kia Sonet Luxury has leather seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, along with automatic air conditioning and wireless phone charging. On the other hand, the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi comes with fabric seats, manual air conditioning, and lacks a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The interior of the Kia Sonet Luxury is more luxurious compared to the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi
However, the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi has a digital instrument cluster and voice-controlled features, while the Kia Sonet Luxury uses an analog instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT multi-information display.
Both models offer some similar interior features, such as manually adjustable seats, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, rear air vents, push-button start, smart key, remote engine start, and a 6-speaker sound system.
| Item | Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi | Kia Sonet Luxury |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Seat material | Fabric | Leather |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No |
| Front center armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Rear seat reclining | Yes | Yes |
| 60:40 split folding rear seats | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | No | Yes |
| Steering wheel with function buttons | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle shifters | No | No |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Analog + 3.5-inch TFT display |
| Infotainment screen | 8-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Audio system | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Automatic air conditioning | No | Yes |
| Rear air vents | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless phone charging | No | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| Voice control | Yes | No |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes |
| Smart key | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | No | No |
| Sunshade | No | No |
Comparison table of interior features between the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury
Comparison of Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury in terms of safety features
Both the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi and Kia Sonet Luxury offer basic safety features. These two Korean models are equipped with 2 airbags, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), hill-start assist control (HAC), tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. They both use a mechanical handbrake instead of an electronic one.
The Kia Sonet Luxury has additional front parking sensors and cruise control.
The Kia Sonet Luxury is slightly better equipped with safety features compared to the Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi
| Item | Hyundai Venue 1.0 T-GDi | Kia Sonet Luxury |
| Front/rear brakes | Disc/Drum | Disc/Drum |
| Number of airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) | No | No |
| Brake assist (BA) | No | No |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill-start assist control (HAC) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control system (TCS) | No | No |
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