Hyundai Venue vs Toyota Starlet Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Starlet Cross wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 34 424 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Venue | Starlet Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 311 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 5 436/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 226 105 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 84 895 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 188 351 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong 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
Toyota Starlet Cross →
Toyota's twin of the Suzuki Fronx arrived in August 2024 and filled the gap a Yaris Cross would have occupied here. Sales took off immediately, averaging over 800 units a month within its first year. It shares the Starlet's 1.5-litre engine and offers crossover looks at hatchback money.
Known for: affordable crossover styling on suzuki bones
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Toyota Starlet Cross?
The Toyota Starlet Cross. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 67% for the Hyundai Venue, a gap of 5 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 Toyota Starlet Cross loses about R 84 895. 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 Toyota Starlet Cross about R 5 436, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.