Body reference — model year may differ; market and trim may differ · File:2020 Ford Explorer (sixth generation) 2.jpg — Commons year/body reference; exact trim and market may differ. · Original photograph
Year reference — market, body style or trim may differ · 2025 Hyundai Venue Turbo (rear), Pakuwon Mall, West Surabaya.jpg — Commons year/body reference; exact trim and market may differ. · Original photograph
Venue returns 31 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for Explorer — 7 mpg higher combined economy.
Venue has an estimated primary-fuel bill 650 USD/year lower than Explorer. That is about 54 USD less per month at 15,000 miles a year.
Specifications side by side
Engine & performance
Engine & performance
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Hyundai Venue
Power
300 hp
121 hp
Engine displacement
2.3 L
1.6 L
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Automatic (CVT)
Fuel economy & energy
Fuel economy & energy
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Hyundai Venue
Combined fuel economy
24 mpg
31 mpg Advantage
Fuel tank
17.9 gal
11.9 gal
Fuel
Gasoline
Regular
Dimensions & practicality
Dimensions & practicality
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Hyundai Venue
Cargo — all seats in use
16.3 cu ft
18.7 cu ft
Cargo — behind front seats
85.8 cu ft
Not available
Passenger volume
152.9 cu ft
Not available
Towing capacity
5,000 lb
Not available
Ground clearance
7.6 in
Not available
Base / estimated curb weight
4,303 lb
2,732 lb
Front track
66.9 in
Not available
Rear track
66.9 in
Not available
Length
198.7 in
159 in
Width
78.9 in
69.7 in
Height
69.6 in
61.6 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
99.2 in
Seating options
6 or 7, depending on second-row seating
Not available
Price & running costs
Price & running costs
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Hyundai Venue
Annual primary-fuel cost
2,800 USD/year
2,150 USD/year Advantage
EPA fuel costs assume 15,000 mi a year and 55% city driving. Prices are original MSRP.
Safety
2025 Ford Explorer
Top Safety Pick + — only vehicles built after June 2025
3 tests: Good
Test results & tested models
Small overlap front
Good
Moderate overlap front — updated test
Good
Side — updated test
Good
The award applies only to vehicles built after June 2025; model year alone does not establish eligibility. Small overlap applies to 2020-2026 vehicles built after May 2020 and used a 2020 XLT 4WD. Updated moderate overlap applies to 2022-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Updated side applies to 2020-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Headlight ratings vary by equipment and are excluded.