How Fuel-Efficient is the 2026 Hyundai Venue?
Recently, gas prices have been on the minds of drivers in Chatham and across Ontario, which makes fuel economy a bigger factor when choosing a new SUV. The 2026 Hyundai Venue is worth a closer look. As one of Hyundai’s most versatile crossovers, the Venue shines in the subcompact SUV segment with excellent fuel economy that helps keep your weekly fuel costs down. You might be wondering, why not just go for a hybrid or PHEV that saves even more gas? Compared to those options, which often come with a higher price tag, the Venue delivers solid efficiency at an affordable starting point, with fuel economy ratings as low as 7.9 L/100 km in the city and 6.9 L/100 km on the highway, and a starting price of $21,999. Follow along with our team at Hyundai of Chatham as we break down the 2026 Venue’s fuel-economy ratings in detail, along with how much you can expect to spend on gasoline annually.
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2026 Hyundai Venue Fuel Economy Ratings
Regardless of which trim you go with, the 2026 Hyundai Venue comes with a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine capable of producing 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to its Smartstream IVT transmission, Mid-Phase Continuously Variable Valve Timing, and standard Front-Wheel Drive, it’s super efficient with no sense of sluggishness at all. That adds up to fuel economy ratings of about 7.9 L/100 km in the city, 6.9 L/100 km on the highway, and 7.5 combined. To make it easy to see how the Venue performs, we’ve put its fuel economy numbers into a chart below:
| 2026 Hyundai Venue Engine Specs & Fuel Economy Scores | |
| Engine | 1.6L 4-Cylinder |
| Horsepower | 121 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 113 |
| Fuel Economy in the City (L/100 km) | 7.9 |
| Fuel Economy on the Highway (L/100 km) | 6.9 |
| Fuel Economy Combined (L/100 km) | 7.5 |
2026 Hyundai Venue Annual Gas Costs
An easy way to see just how fuel-efficient the 2026 Hyundai Venue really is comes down to your wallet. Based on the fuel economy ratings we just covered, the Venue keeps annual gasoline costs surprisingly low for a subcompact SUV. Assuming an average of 15,000 km driven per year and a gas price of $1.50 per litre in Chatham, you can expect to spend roughly $1,550 to $1,750 a year on fuel, depending on how much city versus highway driving you do.
Shop the 2026 Hyundai Venue at Hyundai of Chatham
Now that you’ve seen the fuel economy numbers of the 2026 Hyundai Venue, the next step is to experience it in person and see how it fits into your daily drive. If you’ve made it this far, there’s a good chance you’re already picturing yourself behind the wheel. At Hyundai of Chatham, we’d be happy to show you around, answer any questions, and get you set up with a no-pressure test drive. Get in touch with one of our Hyundai specialists today!