Both the Venue and the Sportage PHEV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.
Compare the2023 Hyundai VenueVS 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV
Safety
Warranty
The Venue’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the Sportage PHEV’s (7/unlimited vs. 5/100,000).
Hyundai pays for scheduled maintenance on the Venue for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Hyundai will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Sportage PHEV.
Transmission
The Venue has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Sportage PHEV doesn’t offer a CVT.
Tires and Wheels
The Venue has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Sportage PHEV; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Venue’s turning circle is 5.4 feet tighter than the Sportage PHEV’s (33.2 feet vs. 38.6 feet).
Chassis
The Hyundai Venue may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1450 to 1600 pounds less than the Kia Sportage PHEV.
The Venue is 2 feet shorter than the Sportage PHEV, making the Venue easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
Passenger Space
The Venue has 1.6 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more rear headroom than the Sportage PHEV.
Economic Advantages
Insurance will cost less for the Venue owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Venue will cost $2250 to $2975 less than the Sportage PHEV over a five-year period.
The Venue will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Venue will retain 49.25% to 49.72% of its original price after five years, while the Sportage PHEV only retains 45.04% to 45.21%.
IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Hyundai Venue will be $21692 to $21878 less than for the Kia Sportage PHEV.