In a market obsessed with fuel efficiency, the Kia Syros and Hyundai Venue are among the top contenders in the compact SUV space. While both share a parent company lineage, they approach the segment differently in terms of design, powertrain tuning, and positioning. But what about mileage?
Here’s a breakdown of the claimed mileage figures across petrol and diesel variants of both SUVs.
The Kia Syros petrol manual variant claims an impressive 18.20kmpl, while the DCT automatic variant is slightly lower at 17.68kmpl. These numbers are competitive and place the Syros among the more frugal petrol crossovers in the segment, especially for a car that leans more on the lifestyle and tech-savvy side.
The Venue lineup is more diverse in petrol offerings. The 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol manual returns 17.27kmpl, while the 1.0L turbo variants offer better figures — 18.07kmpl for the manual and 17.99kmpl for the DCT. While the turbo petrol’s numbers edge past the Syros slightly, the 1.2L unit falls short.
Interestingly, the diesel automatic version of the Syros takes the crown among its own lineup with a claimed mileage of 20.75kmpl — a solid figure for a torque converter AT. However, the manual variant lags behind slightly at 17.65kmpl, which is a bit underwhelming for diesel standards.
Here’s where the Venue strikes hard — its sole diesel offering (manual) claims a stellar 22.70kmpl. That’s significantly higher than both diesel variants of the Syros and could be a dealbreaker for those whose primary concern is efficiency over transmission convenience.