Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra XUV300
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.
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Head to head
| Venue | XUV300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XUV300 →
Mahindra's compact SUV landed in 2019 with a strong crash-test score and generous kit for the price. A 1.2 turbo petrol and 1.5 diesel gave it broad appeal against the Venue and Sonet crowd. It made way for the updated XUV 3XO late in 2024.
Known for: safety kit at a budget price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Mahindra XUV300?
The Hyundai Venue. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 59% for the Mahindra XUV300, 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 XUV300 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 XUV300 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.