Hyundai Venue vs Kia Sonet
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 67% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Venue | Sonet | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 299 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 5 243/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 201 908 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 98 087 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 161 120 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Hyundai Venue →
On sale since 2019, the Venue gave Hyundai an entry crossover just as the segment took off in South Africa. The 1.0 turbo triple is willing and equipment is generous for the price. Steady demand for small automatic SUVs helps it hold value reasonably well.
Known for: small automatic suv value
Kia Sonet →
Kia's Indian-built compact crossover has been a steady seller since 2021 and shares its platform with the Hyundai Venue. The unstressed 1.5 petrol keeps running costs low, and a panel van derivative targets small businesses. Consistent demand keeps used prices reasonably firm for the class.
Known for: practical compact crossover value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Kia Sonet?
They are close to inseparable: 67% vs 67% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Venue loses about R 93 119 over three years and the Kia Sonet loses about R 98 087. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Hyundai Venue runs about R 4 978 per month and the Kia Sonet about R 5 243, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.