Hyundai Venue vs Renault Kiger
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 60%, worth about R 58 931 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Venue | Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 219 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 3 845/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 132 751 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 87 248 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 102 850 |
| 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
Renault Kiger →
Built in India alongside the Nissan Magnite, with which it shares its platform and engines. The Kiger undercuts most compact crossover rivals on price and offers a willing 1.0 turbo in upper trims. It effectively replaced the Sandero in the local line-up, though trade-in values trail Suzuki and Toyota equivalents.
Known for: affordable crossover with generous spec
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Renault Kiger?
The Hyundai Venue. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 60% for the Renault Kiger, a gap of 7 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 Renault Kiger loses about R 87 248. 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 Renault Kiger about R 3 845, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.