Is the 2026 Hyundai Venue a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 34.3 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.7 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 25% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $89 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 25% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Venue a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.3 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.7 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the Venue a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,550 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 159.1 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 33.2 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Venue a good commuter car?
Yes. $89 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $89
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 11% of 139
Is the Venue a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.7 in clearance | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 33.2 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Venue a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Venue worth the money?
No. Priced 25% above cars like it.
- Price, SE FWD
- $20,550
- Predicted price
- $16,472
- Gap
- +$4,078 (+25%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Venue a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,026 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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