Kia Rondo vs Hyundai Venue
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Kia Rondo
$25,990 when new
RRP when new — this model is no longer sold new in Australia
People Mover
Petrol
—
106kW
8.7 L/100km
4★ ANCAP
—
Hyundai Venue
From $23,750
SUV
Petrol
Petrol
90kW
7 L/100km
ANCAP: no data
355L
Kia Rondo: we're still completing wheelbase, kerb weight, 0-100km/h, ground clearance and turning circle.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
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Price Breakdown
The Kia Rondo starts from $25,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Venue opens at $23,750. That makes the Hyundai Venue the more affordable entry point by $2,240.
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 $28,589 and $26,125 respectively.
Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Venue by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems.
The Hyundai Venue counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Drivetrain
The Kia Rondo lines up producing 106kW and 189Nm of torque, sent through a 5-speed manual to a FWD layout.
The Hyundai Venue responds with a Petrol making 90kW and 151Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.4 seconds.
The Kia Rondo has the clear power advantage at 106kW vs 90kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Kia Rondo measures 4,545mm long, 505mm longer than the Hyundai Venue at 4,040mm (2,520mm wheelbase).
For towing, the Kia Rondo leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
10.2m diameter
Good
Based on 10.2m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Good
Clears the U-turn in one swing
Needs about 9.0 m of road; you have 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.8 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,480/year for the Kia Rondo and $1,995/year for the Hyundai Venue. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Venue.
Warranty: 5 years (Kia Rondo) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Venue). Both match on warranty length.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Kia Rondo if: You prioritise performance, need stronger towing, or prefer Kia's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Hyundai Venue if: You want the lower entry price, want lower running costs, or prefer Hyundai's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
This is genuinely close. The Kia Rondo and Hyundai Venue trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The Hyundai Venue will save you roughly $485 a year in fuel. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Kia Rondo and Hyundai Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is the cheapest at $23,750 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Kia Rondo by $2,240.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Hyundai Venue uses the least fuel at 7L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Kia Rondo holds a 4-star ANCAP rating. We have no published ANCAP rating for Hyundai Venue, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The Kia Rondo has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Kia Rondo makes the most power at 106kW.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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