Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra XUV 3XO
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Venue wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 39 345 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Venue | XUV 3XO | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 259 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 4 544/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 152 336 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 107 663 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 116 340 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise 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
Mahindra XUV 3XO →
South Africa was the first export market for the 3XO, launched in October 2024 as a heavily updated XUV300. Six airbags, twin 10.25-inch screens and a starting price around R260k make it one of the best-equipped compact SUVs for the money. Early demand outstripped the first shipments.
Known for: loaded compact suv undercutting rivals
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Mahindra XUV 3XO?
The Hyundai Venue. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 59% for the Mahindra XUV 3XO, a gap of 9 points.
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 Mahindra XUV 3XO loses about R 107 663. 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 Mahindra XUV 3XO about R 4 544, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.