Hyundai
Hyundai Venue
Rs. 35 Lakh
starting price
VS
Proton
Proton X70
Rs. 51.0 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hyundai Venue | Proton X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 35 Lakh | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.0L T-GDI Turbo | 1.5L TGDi Turbo |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1499 cc |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | Automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Avg — City | 14 km/l | 11 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 18 km/l | 14 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 190 mm |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 4 | 6 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | suv | suv |
Ratings Comparison
Hyundai Venue
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Proton X70
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Pros & Cons
Hyundai Venue
Affordable
High ground clearance
Turbocharged
Good economy
Small interior
FWD only
Limited boot
3-cyl engine refinement
Proton X70
Volvo-derived Geely platform — surprisingly upmarket engineering
Best safety ratings of any Chinese brand sold in Pakistan
177hp turbo engine genuinely impressive performance
360° camera, 12.3" Boschi system on Premium
Proton brand not widely known in Pakistan — resale uncertain
DCT jerks noticeably in crawling traffic
Service network limited — Al-Haj dealers concentrated in cities
Perceived as unproven despite good engineering
All Variants & Prices
Hyundai Venue
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Venue 1.2 MT | Rs. 35 Lakh |
| Venue 1.0T DCTBest | Rs. 45 Lakh |
Proton X70
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Executive | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Premium TGDiBest | Rs. 57.0 Lakh |
Verdict — Hyundai Venue
Budget subcompact SUV. High ground clearance and turbo engine make it a smart city buy.
Verdict — Proton X70
Genuinely underrated SUV. The X70's engineering is miles ahead of its price. Perfect for buyers doing their research rather than following the crowd.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Hyundai Venue starts at Rs. 35 Lakh. Proton X70 starts at Rs. 51.0 Lakh. Hyundai Venue is Rs. 16.0 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.