Competing Compact Crossovers: The Hyundai Venue vs Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Venue recently emerged on-scene as the newest subcompact crossover from Hyundai, while the Hyundai Kona made its grand debut a few years ago. While both carry classifications like "subcompact" or "compact" SUV, there are a number of distinct differences. Which of these crossovers is right for you? Here at Atlantic Hyundai, we want to help you narrow down the search, so let us discuss the key differences between the Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Kona SUVs. Shoppers can find Atlantic Hyundai on Sunrise Hwy in West Islip, NY and conveniently less than 10 minutes outside Babylon.

Venue vs Kona: Interior

One of the first things people want to know about any crossover is how much interior space it has to offer. As compact crossovers, both seat five passengers, but the Kona offers a bit more interior space. The total interior space of the Kona measures about 113 cubic feet, versus the 110.3 total cubic feet of the Hyundai Venue. Since this difference is more subtle, commuters in Bay Shore, NY will likely find either SUV comfortable.

Venue vs Kona: Exterior

In looking at the exterior of these two compact crossovers, you might notice that both feature similar standard features. When it comes to design, there's no real wrong answer for which SUV is the better choice; it all depends on your design preferences. The Venue features a more postmodern look, with a unique design atypical to many subcompacts like it. The Venue also offers wheels up to 17-inches in size, versus the 18-inch wheels of the Kona.

Venue vs Kona: Safety Features

Hyundai believes that drivers shouldn't have to pay more for safety, so you will find all of the latest protections included on both crossovers. Likewise, both of these crossovers come standard with a few of the same high-tech driver-assist features through Hyundai SmartSense™. Applications like Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) come standard on both the Hyundai Kona and the Hyundai Venue. However, the Kona also comes standard with a rearview camera and Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), which comes in handy on the highways outside of Brentwood. The BCW comes available on base trims of the Hyundai Venue, through an available upgrade package. 

  Venue vs Kona: Technology

The Hyundai Venue only comes available in three trim levels, so no mater which one you pick, you will probably find a lot of standard features. All trim levels of the Kona and Venue feature Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ standard. An available upgrade package can allow shoppers in Lindenhurst, NY to enjoy a wireless hone charger, for compatible devices. While wireless charging is unavailable on the base Venue trim, all three of its models come available with a subscription to Blue Link® remote start services.

Venue vs Kona: Performance

Finally, let us compare the power that each crossover packs under its hood. While the Venue falls short in power, it more than makes up for it in fuel economy. The Venue's engine enables this crossover to travel up to 35 highway miles per gallon, generating up to 121-horsepower. By contrast, the engine of the Kona generates up to 171-horsepower and travels up to 33 mpg on the highway. There exists another key powertrain difference that puts the Kona at a bit of an advantage: it comes available with all-wheel-drive. As of now, the Venue only features FWD and is great for city driving near Deer Park, NY.

Test Drive a Hyundai Today

Ultimately, there is no real wrong answer with which compact Hyundai crossover is right for you. The Kona might offer a few more features, but the Venue offers the more commuter-friendly powertrain. The choice is yours! We invite you to check out either new Hyundai SUV and test drive a Hyundai Venue or Kona today at Atlantic Hyundai. Shoppers in Central Islip, NY can find us less than a 20-minute drive outside their hometown. See you soon!