The new-gen Hyundai Venue has been unveiled and the prices will be announced at the launch ceremony on November 4
In this post, we compare the 2025 Hyundai Venue diesel with the Tata Nexon diesel. Venue and Nexon belong to the mighty competitive compact SUV segment in India. This has been growing rapidly in the past few years. These vehicles strike a great balance between the entry level cars and the more expensive SUVs. Considering India’s challenging road conditions, the SUV stance is inherently attractive for a vast majority of people. The bookings for the new Venue are already underway for an amount of Rs 25,000. For now, let us compare the diesel trims of the Venue and Nexon.
2025 Hyundai Venue Diesel vs Tata Nexon Diesel – Specs
Let us commence with what powers these two SUVs. The new Venue continues to draw power from the 1.5-litre NA petrol, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel mill. Since we are discussing the diesel variants only, it will continue to produce 116 PS and 250 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively, even though the official figures have not been announced yet. What is also quite interesting is that the Venue diesel will be available with a manual, as well as a 6-speed automatic transmission. That will ensure that the buyers get all kinds of options to choose from while purchasing the new Venue.
On the other hand, even the Tata Nexon is available with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel mill. In the diesel avatar, the motor generates a decent 115 PS and 260 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Performing transmission duties are manual and automatic gearbox alternatives. Again, both these SUVs offer flexibility to the buyers in terms of going for the right engine-transmission combinations. Hence, there isn’t much to choose from in this regard.
| Specs | 2025 Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo Diesel | 1.5L Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 116 PS | 115 PS |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
2025 Hyundai Venue Diesel vs Tata Nexon Diesel – Features
We know that the 2025 Hyundai Venue will get the diesel engine in two trims – HX 5 and HX 10. The latter is the top-of-the-line variant, which means that it will come with all the latest tech and convenience amenities. The Korean auto giant has already showcased most features that the new Venue embodies. Some of the top highlights include:
- Dual (12.3-inch + 12.3-inch) Curved Panoramic Display
- Dual-Tone Interior (Black and Dove Grey)
- Ambient Lighting (Moon White)
- Coffee-Table Centre Console
- D-Cut Steering Wheel
- 2-step Reclining Rear Seats
- Rear Window Sunshades
- Rear AC Vents
- Dual-tone Leather Seats with Venue Branding
- Terrazzo-textured Crash Pad Finish
- Premium Leather Armrest
- Electric 4-way Adjustable Driver Seats
On the other hand, even the Tata Nexon is one of the most feature-laden products in this space. Note that the top variant of the petrol lineup now gets ADAS. However, it has not been introduced in the diesel just yet. A few of its main in-cabin attractions are:
- JBL-Branded 9-Speaker Audio System with Subwoofer
- Premium Benecke-Kaliko Ventilated Leatherette Seats
- Free-standing 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment Display
- 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- Touch-operated HVAC Controls
- Rotary Dials for Drive Mode Selection
- Bling View Monitor
- Wireless Charging
- Voice-Assisted Sunroof
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Air Purifier
- Cooled Glovebox
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Navigation Display on Instrument Cluster
- iRA 2.2 Connected Car Tech
- 360-Degree Camera
- 6 Airbags
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- ADAS (Petrol-only)
Design and Dimensions
The new 2025 Hyundai Venue has been thoroughly updated when it comes to the exterior styling. At the front, the fascia is now more aggressive and imposing with elements like a massive grille, a sturdy skid plate, twin-horn LED DRLs, quad-beam LED headlamps, Horizon LED positioning lamp and much more. Moving down the sides reveals muscular wheel arches, functional roof rails, 16-inch diamond cut alloys, signature C-pillar garnish, etc. Similarly, the tail section is much more modern now with a connected LED strip running across the width of the SUV, rugged skid plate, sporty bumper, shark fin antenna and a tough appearance. More importantly, the new Venue is bigger than the outgoing model by 48 mm (in height), 30 mm (in width) and 20 mm (in wheelbase).
On the other hand, the Tata Nexon is a bold-looking SUV. That is something that has attracted tons of buyers over the last few years. At the front, it includes sharp LED DRLs near the hood line, a sleek black strip connecting them, a wide aggressive bumper, vertically positioned LED headlamps on the bumper and a durable skid plate. On the sides, there are sporty alloy wheels, roof rails and the familiar silhouette carried over from the pre-facelift version. At the rear, it houses a roof spoiler, a shark fin antenna, connected LED taillamps, a solid sporty bumper, vertical reflector elements on the far corners of the bumper and a strong skid plate. Overall, both these SUVs deliver a visually distinct character together.
| Dimensions (in mm) | 2025 Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon |
| Length | 3,995 | 3,995 |
| Width | 1,800 | 1,804 |
| Height | 1,665 | 1,620 |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 | 2,498 |
My View
The new 2025 Hyundai Venue promises to be an all-rounder, a tag it has carried for the longest time. There are all sorts of powertrain and transmission options along with the latest tech, connectivity and convenience amenities. However, I feel that until we know the prices, a fair comparison is difficult. On the other hand, even the Nexon possesses all sorts of amenities to entice buyers. No wonder these two are among the highest-selling vehicles in this space. I shall update this post once the prices of the Venue are announced.
Editor’s Note
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
Having witnessed the explosive rise of India’s compact SUV segment firsthand, I can confidently say the diesel battle between Venue and Nexon is far from over. Hyundai’s bold design update and the rare diesel-automatic combo certainly give the new Venue fresh appeal. However, the Nexon continues to punch above its weight with features that buyers in this price band increasingly demand. Pricing will ultimately decide which direction the market swings and that’s the final piece of the puzzle we’re all waiting for.
Also Read: 2025 Hyundai Venue vs Venue N-Line – Differences We Know So Far!
