Both the Venue and the Sportage Hybrid have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, 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 the2025 Hyundai VenueVS 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid
Safety
Warranty
The Venue’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the Sportage Hybrid’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, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Sportage Hybrid.
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 1 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is ranked fourth.
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 Hybrid doesn’t offer a CVT.
Brakes and Stopping
The Venue stops much shorter than the Sportage Hybrid:
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Venue |
Sportage Hybrid |
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60 to 0 MPH |
125 feet |
139 feet |
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60 to 0 MPH (Wet) |
138 feet |
156 feet |
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Tires and Wheels
The Venue SEL/Limited’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sportage Hybrid EX/SX-Prestige’s 60 series tires.
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Venue’s turning circle is 5.4 feet tighter than the Sportage Hybrid’s (33.2 feet vs. 38.6 feet).
Chassis
The Hyundai Venue may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 950 to 1200 pounds less than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
The Venue is 2 feet shorter than the Sportage Hybrid, making the Venue easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
Economic Advantages
Insurance will cost less for the Venue owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Venue will cost $200 less than the Sportage Hybrid 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 54.98% to 57.23% of its original price after five years, while the Sportage Hybrid only retains 52.49% to 53.39%.
Recommendations
Consumer Reports® recommends both the Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sportage Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance.