Hyundai Venue vs MG MG ZS

The Hyundai Venue starts from $22,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG ZS opens at $22,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $25,289 and $25,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Hyundai Venue and MG MG ZS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Hyundai Venue and 90% for the MG MG ZS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG ZS packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Venue.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Hyundai Venue and 7 in the MG MG ZS.

The Hyundai Venue features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG ZS gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Venue stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the MG MG ZS. The MG MG ZS counters with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Venue lines up producing 90kW and 151Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.4 seconds.

The MG MG ZS lines up making 81kW and 140Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Venue has the clear power advantage at 90kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG ZS is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Venue measures 4,040mm long on a 2,520mm wheelbase, 390mm shorter than the MG MG ZS at 4,430mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG ZS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Hyundai Venue and 359L in the MG MG ZS, giving the MG MG ZS a 26L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Hyundai Venue and $1,910/year for the MG MG ZS. That is a $85 annual difference in favour of the MG MG ZS.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Hyundai Venue) vs $1,910 (MG MG ZS). The MG MG ZS saves you roughly $85 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Hyundai Venue) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG ZS). The MG MG ZS has longer coverage.