Hyundai Venue vs Mazda CX-3
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 | CX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 440 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 7 690/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 293 618 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 146 382 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 233 185 |
| 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
Mazda CX-3 →
A light crossover on Mazda2 underpinnings, the CX-3 has been on sale in South Africa since 2015 and is one of the brand's local volume models. Recent ranges are sold only with the 2.0 petrol and automatic gearbox. Steady demand and a long warranty help it hold value reasonably well for the segment.
Known for: polished light crossover, petrol auto only
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Mazda CX-3?
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 Mazda CX-3 loses about R 146 382. 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 Mazda CX-3 about R 7 690, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.