Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Inster

The Honda CR-V starts from $40,850 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Inster opens at $39,000. That makes the Hyundai Inster the more affordable entry point by $1,850.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $44,935 and $42,900 respectively.

The Hyundai Inster qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda CR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Inster hold a 4-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 70% for the Hyundai Inster.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda CR-V, against 4 on the Hyundai Inster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Hyundai Inster. The Hyundai Inster counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda CR-V gets leather upholstery while the Hyundai Inster offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda CR-V and 1-zone in the Hyundai Inster.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout.

The Hyundai Inster responds with a Electric making 71.1kW and 147Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 71.1kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 879mm longer than the Hyundai Inster at 3,825mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 589L in the Honda CR-V and 280L in the Hyundai Inster, giving the Honda CR-V a 309L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Inster). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.