New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Fronx— The movement has intensified in the most competitive sub-four meter segment of the Indian automobile market. Hyundai is preparing to strengthen its hold in the market with its new generation Venue. The direct competition of this SUV is with Maruti Suzuki’s premium crossover Fronx. Both the vehicles boast of tech-loaded features and powerful performance, but making the right choice has now become a challenge for the customers.

New Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Fronx: War breaks out in sub-4 meter segment, know which SUV is fit in your budget

Design and exterior: Whose look is bolder?

The company has made major changes in the new Hyundai Venue. It has quad beam LED headlamps and horizon LED tail lamps which give it a distinct identity at night. Its dark chrome radiator grille and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels give it a sporty look.

On the other hand, the design of Maruti Suzuki Fronx is inspired by the Grand Vitara. Its coupe-like sloping roofline and muscular stance attracts the youth who want something different from the traditional SUV. Features like roof rails and shark-fin antenna are available as standard in both the vehicles.

Comparison of interior and premium features

Hyundai has completely redesigned the cabin of the Venue. It has a 12.3-inch curved panoramic display which is being seen for the first time in this segment. Other than this:

• Electric 4-way driver seat and 2-step rear reclining seats.
• Moon white ambient lighting and dual-tone leather seats.
• Rear AC vents for cooling and window sunshade for privacy.

In the cabin of Maruti Front, you get 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system, Heads-up Display (HUD) and 360-degree camera. The dashboard layout of the Front is quite premium, but the Venue’s curved display gives it a bit of a modern edge.

Engine and Performance: Which is more powerful?

On the engine front, the Hyundai Venue gets a choice of 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo petrol engines. Its turbo engine is quite agile to drive. The Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with two engine options: 1.2-litre K-series and 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo petrol engine. The specialty of the Frontex is its light weight and Maruti’s hybrid technology, which ensures better fuel efficiency i.e. mileage.

Verdict: Which SUV is better for you?

If your priority is advanced technology, premium cabin experience and electrically adjustable seats, then the new generation Hyundai Venue proves to be a better option. Hyundai’s build quality and safety features often set benchmarks in this segment.

At the same time, if you want a vehicle which is low maintenance, has high resale value and which has a unique coupe style in appearance, then it makes sense to go towards Maruti Front.