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 the2025 Hyundai VenueVS 2025 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, 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 PHEV.
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 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 1550 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 $1215 to $2145 less than the Sportage PHEV over a five-year period.
Recommendations
Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Venue, based on reliability, safety and performance.