DecodedCarsHyundai Nexo vs Hyundai Venue
2026 Hyundai Nexo vs 2026 Hyundai Venue — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
Across all model years since 2005, the Hyundai Venue has had fewer recall campaigns (4 vs 5).
The two cars
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is a small SUV and front-wheel drive. There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The 2026 Hyundai Venue is a small SUV offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 159 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 99-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,648 lb.
Buying used? The 2024 Nexo and the 2023 Venue have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 Nexo and the 2020 Venue.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
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Pros & cons of each
2026 Hyundai Nexo
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
2026 Hyundai Venue
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
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