The 2026 Hyundai Venue gets 31 miles per gallon combined.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Venue ranks 11th (tied with 4 others) of 31 for combined mileage (31 mpg), 10th (tied with 4 others) of 31 for yearly fuel cost ($2,000 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 15th of 31 for tailpipe CO2 (291 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 30 mpg, costs $2,100 a year and puts out 297 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 41 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Venue's best version, 8 other models get the same and 185 get less. The 2026 Venue's cheapest version costs $2,000 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 36 cost less, 4 the same and 185 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 2026 Corolla Cross | 32 | $1,950 | 276 |
| 11 | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2026 Trailblazer FWD | 31 | $2,000 | 287 |
| 11 | 2026 Hyundai Kona | 2026 Kona FWD | 31 | $2,000 | 284 |
| 11 | 2026 Hyundai VenueThis car | 2026 Venue | 31 | $2,000 | 291 |
| 11 | 2026 Nissan Kicks | 2026 Kicks | 31 | $2,000 | 287 |
| 11 | 2026 Volkswagen Taos | 2026 Taos | 31 | $2,000 | 287 |
| 16 | 2026 Buick Encore | 2026 Encore GX FWD | 30 | $2,100 | 297 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Venue, 4-cyl 1.6 L: 29 mpg city, 33 highway, 31 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Venue version is $2,000 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Venue (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Venue | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2026 Trailblazer FWD | 31 mpg | $2,000 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | 2026 Kona FWD | 31 mpg | $2,000 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Kicks | 2026 Kicks | 31 mpg | $2,000 | same figure | same | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Venue | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-wheel | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,000 | 291 | cheapest |
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Venue puts out 291 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Venue: fuel economy score 6, greenhouse gas score 6.
Best combined figure of the Venue gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 31 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 31 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 31 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 31 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 31 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 31 mpg | 1 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 1 version was tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 31 to 31 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Venue, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI VENUE 5HB N/A FWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 2 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations.
2 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Venue are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
1 of the 2 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
1 recall is on file for the 2026 Hyundai Venue at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hub bearing assemblies and reinstall the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Venue itself is at 31 mpg.
More Hyundai models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Venue with 31 mpg combined (29 city, 33 highway).
The 2026 Hyundai Venue costs between $2,000 and $2,000 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2026 Hyundai Venue is 11th of 31 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Kia Niro at 53 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 30 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Hyundai Kona at 31 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Nissan Kicks at 31 mpg.
The 2025 model had 1 tested version and the 2026 model has 1. The best figure went from 31 to 31 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HYUNDAI VENUE 5HB N/A FWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4.
2 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Venue are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Exterior Lighting (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2026 Hyundai Venue (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Hyundai Venue: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Hyundai Venue: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Venue: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Venue: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Venue: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.