Hyundai Venue vs Volkswagen T-Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen T-Cross wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 99 057 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Venue | T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 399 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 6 990/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 290 738 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 109 162 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 242 191 |
| 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
Volkswagen T-Cross →
VW's Polo-based compact SUV has been a consistent top seller since its 2019 launch. Its 1.0 TSI engines are familiar from the Polo, and resale is among the strongest in a crowded small SUV segment.
Known for: polo-based suv practicality
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Volkswagen T-Cross?
The Volkswagen T-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 Volkswagen T-Cross loses about R 109 162. 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 Volkswagen T-Cross about R 6 990, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.