Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx Spec Comparison: What's Different?

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, two of the biggest automakers in the country, have been battling it out for supremacy for decades. While the companies continue to battle it out, two of the most popular products from their respective portfolios are the Fronx and Venue. In addition to that, the South Korean automaker recently launched the second-generation Venue, adding to its already elaborate feature list.

Let’s see how the Hyundai Venue fares against the Maruti Suzuki Fronx:

Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Engine

The Hyundai Venue is powered by a 1.2L naturally aspirated Kappa petrol engine producing 81.8 bhp and 115 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a 1.0L Kappa turbocharged petrol engine producing 118.3 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. In addition to the petrol engines, the Hyundai Venue gets a 1.5L U2 CRDi diesel engine producing 114.4 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a five-speed manual transmission.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx only gets two powertrains: a K12N 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 88.46 bhp and 113 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual and five-speed AMT transmission, and a 1.0L three-cylinder Booster Jet turbocharged petrol engine producing 98.6 bhp and 147 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The 2025 Hyundai Venue has been introduced with a taller and wider body, along with a longer wheelbase. It now measures 3,995 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,665 mm in height, with a 2,520 mm wheelbase - an increase of 20 mm over the outgoing model.

The Maurti Suzuki Fronx, on the other hand, measures 3,995mm in length, 1,765mm in width and 1,550 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,520 mm.

The Hyundai Venue is equipped with multiple features. The sub-compact SUV is packed with features, including dual-tone interiors finished in dark navy and dove grey. Moreover, it features a dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic display setup that includes the infotainment system and instrument cluster. Other interior updates include a terrazzo-textured crash pad, ambient lighting, a new centre console and dual-tone leather upholstery with Venue embossed on the dashboard. The cabin offers two-step reclining rear seats, rear window sunshades, ventilated front seats, rear AC vents and a four-way electrically adjustable driver seat, among others. In addition to that, the Hyundai Venue gets Level 2 ADAS with 16 autonomous features.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx, on the other hand, is equipped with several features, including a 9-inch digital touchscreen infotainment system, head-up display, 360-degree camera, multi-information display, paddle shifters, cruise control, power windows, automatic climate control and rear AC vents, among others. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is not equipped with ADAS, but it boasts six airbags, hill-hold assist, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and electronic stability program (ESP).

Hyundai Venue vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Price

The new Hyundai Venue has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) while the Maruti Suzuki Fronx boasts an ex-showroom price of Rs 6.85 lakh.