Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Venue vs 2026 Toyota Crown Signia
The Hyundai Venue edges it, 87.8 to 82.4, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown Signia is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
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2026 Hyundai Venue
The 2026 Hyundai Venue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Venue, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall ca…
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A2026 Toyota Crown Signia
The 2026 Toyota Crown Signia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Crown Signia AWD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHT…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Venue
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Venue edges it, 87.8 to 82.4, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown Signia is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
Price 2026 Hyundai Venue leads by 53.8
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Venue leads by 33.3
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Crown Signia leads by 18.5
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Venueoverall 87.8 | 2026 Toyota Crown Signiaoverall 82.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 46.2 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 81.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 72.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 73.1 | 99.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 66.7 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 87.8 | 82.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Venue: base trim SE FWD · Toyota Crown Signia: base trim XLE AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Hyundai Venue wins
- It starts $23,940 lower ($20,550 against $44,490 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 92.6 hp per ton against 89.3.
Where the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia answers
- It opens up to 68.8 cu ft of cargo against 31.9.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 78).
What they share
- 2 owner complaints.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $20,550 | $44,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,598 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse-mounted Inline 4-cylinder | 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder with EV Mode |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | D-4S |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 113 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 39 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | Front: 3.412 / Rear: 10.781 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Overall height | 61.6 in | 64 in |
| Overall length | 159 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 31.9 cu-ft | 68.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 18.7 cu-ft | 25.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 111 cu-ft | 99.3 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.6 in | 38.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,738 lbs | 4,210 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,612 lbs | 4,210 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,770 lbs | 5,180 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut with coil springs | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled torsion beam axle | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-and-Pinion, Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack parallel-type |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 16.6 ft | 19.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 279 mm | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 203 mm | 318 mm |
| Rear brake type | drum | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 15 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 185/65 R15 | 225/55R19 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 120 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 53.9 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 53.7 in | 55 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
165 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian Detection (camera type) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Alert (SEA) | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | — | std |
| 5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Body side Reinforcements | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Brake Hold function | — | std |
| Child safety locks (Rear) | std | — |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee airbags | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Front and rear Crumple Zones | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | — | std |
| Front Seatbelt Pretensioner (Electrical) with Buckle sensor and Anchor pretensioner | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors Outboard | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic type) | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Shift Interlock System | std | — |
| Side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) | std | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — Traction Control (TRAC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Overhead console with map lights and Safety Connect® button | — | std |
| Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — Includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — Includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with 6-speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| 6 Speakers (2 tweeters, 2 Front-door-mounted speakers, 2 Rear speakers located lower panel) | std | — |
| 8-Inch touchscreen display audio system, AM/FM Radio with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Digital Clock | std | — |
| Drive Connect — Includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Dual USB Charging (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C) | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | — | std |
| Integrated AM/FM/ Micro Pole Antenna (Roof Mounted) | std | — |
| Qi-compatible vertical wireless smartphone charging with full-charge indicator light | — | std |
| Remote Connect — Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection | — | std |
| Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet Center-stack mounted | std | — |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power Windows (front and rear) | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry System with panic alert and immobilizer | std | — |
| Remote Releases Fuel Door | std | — |
| Remote Releases Hood | std | — |
| Remote Releases Trunk | std | — |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | std | — |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats with extension board and adjustable headrest and center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function and lumbar support | — | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | — | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | — | std |
| Heated rear seats | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| Capacity 5 Passengers | std | — |
| Cloth Seating Surfaces | std | — |
| Driver's seat height adjustment (2) | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets | — | std |
| Sliding (2) and reclining (2) adjustments | std | — |
Interior34 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | — | std |
| 4.2" TFT instrument cluster | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | std |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | — | std |
| Assist Grips 1-Front / 2-Rear | std | — |
| Bottle holders Front | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Cup holders, Dual Front: Floor center console | std | — |
| Delay Out Interior Lamp | std | — |
| Door Armrest Integrated | std | — |
| Door Insert Trim Cloth | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments Front | std | — |
| Driver's sliding armrest / storage box | std | — |
| Exterior Temperature Display (part of trip computer function) | std | — |
| Glove Compartment Non-Locking | std | — |
| I/P Switch Illumination (hazard) | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | — | std |
| LED front and rear reading lights and cargo area light | — | std |
| Map Light | std | — |
| Parking Brake Handle Color key | std | — |
| Rear coat hook (1) | std | — |
| Roof Trim Fabric | std | — |
| Seatback pocket (passenger side) | std | — |
| Shift Knob Urethane | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Polyurethane | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | — | std |
| Inside Rearview Mirror Manual Day/Night | std | — |
| Tilt-and telescopic steering Wheel | std | — |
| Vanity mirrors w/ sun visor (sliding type) | std | — |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | opt | — |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets | — | std |
| Trip Computer (trip meters, average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, elapsed time, instant fuel consumption, instant mph & user settings) | std | — |
| Floor Covering Carpeted | std | — |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | std |
Exterior28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding feature | — | std |
| 185/65 R15 tires | std | — |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machine-finished two-tone alloy wheels | — | std |
| 6.0J x 15 Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows | — | std |
| Bumpers Bodycolor | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Door frames (Around windows) Black out tape | std | — |
| Door Handles Bodycolor | std | — |
| Dual Power Adj, body color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Front 2-speed Intermittent Wiper | std | — |
| Grille Black | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding feature | — | std |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| Lenticular Effect Taillights | std | — |
| Low-profile roof rails | — | std |
| One Touch Triple turn signal | std | — |
| Projector headlight | std | — |
| Tinted Glass | std | — |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | — | std |
| Window Belt Moldings Black | std | — |
| Automatic headlight control | std | — |
| Spare Tire Compact Temporary use T125/80D15 + Steel wheel (3.5Jx15) | std | — |
| Rear liftgate window defogger | std | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Drive Configuration FWD | std | — |
| Gamma Gen 2 1.6 Engine Family, 1598cc; 1.6L DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse-mounted Inline 4-cylinder; Dual Port Fuel Injection; Mid-Phase Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT); Aluminum Block and Head; Horsepower (HP): 121 @ 6,300; Torque (lb.-ft.): 113 @ 4,500; Bore & Stroke (mm): 75.6 x 89; Alternator Management System; Engine cover | std | — |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), gate-type, SHIFTRONIC | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Front brakes: Ventilated Disc 11.0 inches | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut front suspension with coil springs | std | — |
| Rear brakes: Drum 8.0 inches (SE) / Disc 10.3 inches (SEL/SEL w/ 2-Tone Roof) | std | — |
| Rear suspension: Coupled torsion beam axle with Twin tube Shock Absorber | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area tonneau cover | — | std |
| Luggage board / Rear Cargo Shelf Cover with Hooks | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Venue
Safety Signal 78 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 2 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Exterior Lighting (1)
Top recalls
- critical Seat Belts 22V458000 · 72,142 vehicles
- high Wheels 26V693000 · 17 vehicles
Toyota Crown Signia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (1), Lane Departure (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai VenueSE FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,550 (base trim) | $44,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $20,550 – $22,825 3 trims | $44,490 – $48,890 2 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Venue | Crown Signia AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 38 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Hyundai Venue or the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
The Hyundai Venue edges it, 87.8 to 82.4, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown Signia is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Venue scores 87.8 and the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia 82.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai Venue or the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
The 2026 Hyundai Venue starts lower — $20,550 against $44,490, a gap of $23,940 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Hyundai Venue or the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
2026 Hyundai Venue: 4 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. 2026 Toyota Crown Signia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Hyundai Venue and the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Venue wins: it starts $23,940 lower ($20,550 against $44,490 base MSRP), lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 92.6 hp per ton against 89.3. Where the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia answers: it opens up to 68.8 cu ft of cargo against 31.9 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 78). What they share: 2 owner complaints and 5 seats.