Let’s Compare: 2024 Hyundai Venue vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

If you’re looking for a sporty, compact SUV to get you around Auburn, Alabama, in comfort and style, you might have a hard time choosing between the Hyundai VENUE and the Subaru Crosstrek. While both vehicles have much to offer, including affordable prices and comfortable cabins, the VENUE is a testament to Hyundai’s high standards and innovative thinking. We’ve created this comparative guide to help you learn more about the features and specs of the 2024 Hyundai VENUE and the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. When it comes time to purchase, visit our Hyundai of Auburn dealership for reliable, high-quality service.

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Price

Price is critical for most people when deciding on the right vehicle for their lifestyle and budget. The 2024 VENUE has a starting MSRP of only $19,800 compared to the Crosstrek’s starting MSRP of $25,195. This is a price difference of over $5,000, which can significantly affect your monthly payments. If you want the top-of-the-line VENUE model, you’ll get it at a budget-friendly MSRP of $23,050, whereas the top-tier Crosstrek trim has an MSRP of $32,195. So, if you’re interested in a more affordable compact SUV, the VENUE will better meet your needs.

Trim Levels

While you’ll have more trim levels to choose from with the 2024 Crosstrek, the 2024 Hyundai VENUE keeps things simple by offering more features across fewer trims. For the Subaru Crosstrek, you’ll have five trims to select from: the Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness. The VENUE gives you three trim options: the SE, SEL, and Limited. The base trims on each model have plenty of standard features, with each level building on the last to add more options. At the top trim level, the VENUE offers high-end features that make it worth the extra money.

Performance

City driving will be a breeze when you’re behind the wheel of the VENUE or the Crosstrek. Both vehicles have peppy engines that provide plenty of power for cruising the streets of Auburn. You’ll get slightly better gas mileage in the city when you drive the VENUE; it earns 29 mpg on city streets compared to the Crosstrek’s 26 mpg or 27 mpg. On the highway, both vehicles provide an average of 33 mpg.

The Hyundai VENUE’s shorter length makes it easier to get in and out of tight parking spaces. Plus, this SUV has a better turning radius than the Crosstrek, so it’s more maneuverable when you’re making your way around town and navigating traffic. The engines in the VENUE and Crosstrek pair with a continuously variable transmission, but the VENUE offers an automatic transmission with a manual mode that allows you to control your drive.

Safety

Regardless of which of these compact SUVs you choose, you’ll feel confident taking on the roads in and around Auburn. The 2024 Hyundai VENUE and the 2024 Crosstrek offer modern safety features to help you stay alert. Standard driver-assist technology for both models includes a forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, and a rear seat reminder. Available safety tech in these SUVs includes rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring. The VENUE offers pedestrian detection as standard, while you’ll have to upgrade to get this feature in the Crosstrek.

Keyless entry, a feature that lets you unlock your car without pulling out your key fob, is another feature that’s standard for VENUE drivers and optional if you drive the Crosstrek. A driver attention warning can alert you if you’re not focusing on the road, and this is a standard feature in the Hyundai VENUE but is unavailable for those who choose the Crosstrek.

Exterior

The Crosstrek has a slim roofline and higher ground clearance than the VENUE. However, the slightly boxier look of the VENUE means more headroom for back-seat passengers. The VENUE has heated body-color side mirrors, even at the base trim, while heated outside mirrors are only standard in higher Crosstrek trims. You can get roof rails to carry extra gear in all but the base trim of both models, and each SUV offers an available sunroof for extra light in the cabin.

Both vehicles offer a variety of appealing paint colors, with Green Apple and Intense Blue being popular options for the VENUE. The Crosstrek looks good in Horizon Blue Pearl and Sun Blaze Pearl, but you can choose the color that best suits you.

Interior

There’s plenty of room for five passengers in the Hyundai VENUE and the Subaru Crosstrek. Both SUVs have cloth seating surfaces in the lower trims, while upper trims will get you leatherette or leather-trimmed seats that add to the look and feel of these vehicles. They share many standard interior features, such as steering wheel controls, adjustable front seats, and power mirrors. The VENUE offers a standard cargo cover and an illuminated vanity mirror for front-seat passengers.

Technology

Technology is abundant in the 2024 VENUE and the 2024 Crosstrek, ensuring you stay connected and informed no matter where you go. You’ll have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in either model, allowing you to access your favorite apps through the standard touch screen — an 8-inch version in the VENUE and a 7-inch variant in the Crosstrek. You can opt for a wireless phone charger in the VENUE and the Crosstrek to keep your device charged. All 2024 Venue trims feature Bluetooth hands-free audio streaming.

Which Model Is Right for You?

So, which model is right for you? We’re sure you’ll fall in love with the 2024 Hyundai VENUE when you take one for a spin. Contact us to schedule a test drive, and we’ll gladly walk you through the entire process of purchasing a new car or a used suv from our Hyundai of Auburn dealership. Our experienced team can help you choose the best model, apply for financing, and service the vehicle after you buy it to keep it running smoothly for years to come.