Genesis G70 vs Hyundai Inster
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Hyundai Inster scores higher, 75 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Genesis G70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 274kW
- Economy
- 10.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2018
- Boot (seats up)
- 330L
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Hyundai Inster
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 not offered · 10 no dataFrom
$37,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 71.1kW
- Energy use
- 14 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★4 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 280L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 70
Hyundai Australia offer: $35,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Drive-away
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: While stock lasts. Not available to fleet, government or rental buyers, or with other offers.
Offer from Hyundai Australia, checked 11 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$73,000RRP
- with the Hyundai Inster's standard kit: $73,000 (nothing to add)
$37,500RRP
- cannot be matched: Heated Front Seats and Ventilated Front Seats not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Genesis G70 Luxury 3.3T
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $315 a week in repayments ($73,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Hyundai Inster Standard Range
$37,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $150 a week in repayments ($37,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Hyundai Inster starts $35,500 lower on RRP.
The Hyundai Inster currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis G70 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$150/wk(≈$651/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai Inster at $37,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai InsterDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Genesis G70 at 5 stars (2018) and the Hyundai Inster at 4 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2018 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Genesis G70 and 70% for the Hyundai Inster, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis G70, against 5 on the Hyundai Inster.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Genesis G70 and 5 on the Hyundai Inster.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Genesis G70
- REC-006245 · published 17 Jan 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel control valve in the high-Pressure fuel pump could allow excess fuel to enter the pump.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2023
- REC-006067 · published 30 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the sealing of the starter motor may be insufficient allowing moisture to enter into the unit.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2018
- REC-006049 · published 6 Aug 2024The left-hand turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate due to heat from the exhaust manifold.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2021
Hyundai Inster
- REC-006635 · published 18 Jun 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the shaft in the three-way valve may break and lead to a coolant leak.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2026
- REC-006394 · published 30 Jul 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the retaining studs under the driver’s seat may not have a safety sealing cap installed during assembly.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
42kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Inster gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis G70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai Inster. The Hyundai Inster counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Hyundai Inster offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis G70 and 1-zone in the Hyundai Inster.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 274kW and 510Nm of torque, sent through a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.
The Hyundai Inster responds with a Electric making 71.1kW and 147Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels.
The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 71.1kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 860mm longer than the Hyundai Inster at 3,825mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 280L in the Hyundai Inster, giving the Genesis G70 a 50L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Hyundai Inster's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis G70 costs about $2,964 a year (10.4 L/100km) and electricity for the Hyundai Inster about $672 a year (14 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Genesis G70) and 5 years / unlimited km (Hyundai Inster). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis G70), no data (Hyundai Inster).
Where each one leads
The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 71.1kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (330L against 280L).
The Hyundai Inster: the lower starting price ($37,500 against $73,000).
The Verdict
Hyundai Inster scores higher, 75 vs 70
The Hyundai Inster scores 75 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 53 points), value (Hyundai Inster ahead by 22 points). Boot space with the seats up: 330L in the Genesis G70, 280L in the Hyundai Inster.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$150/wk(≈$651/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai Inster at $37,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai InsterDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Genesis G70 and Hyundai Inster?
The Hyundai Inster is the cheapest at $37,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis G70 by $35,500.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis G70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2018) and Hyundai Inster holds a 4-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2018 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis G70 has the largest boot at 330L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis G70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis G70 makes the most power at 274kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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