Hyundai Inster vs BYD Atto 3

The Hyundai Inster starts from $39,000 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 3 opens at $39,990. That makes the Hyundai Inster the more affordable entry point by $990.

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 $42,900 and $43,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The BYD Atto 3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Inster. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Hyundai Inster and 91% for the BYD Atto 3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Atto 3 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in 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 Hyundai Inster features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Atto 3 gets a 12.8-inch display and 5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Inster stands out with V2L that you will not find on the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Atto 3 counters with Dirac audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Inster gets cloth upholstery while the BYD Atto 3 offers synthetic leather.

The Hyundai Inster uses a Electric producing 71kW and 147Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 71kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42kWh (Hyundai Inster) vs 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3), giving WLTP ranges of 327km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (Hyundai Inster) vs 70kW (BYD Atto 3).

The Hyundai Inster measures 3,825mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 630mm shorter than the BYD Atto 3 at 4,455mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Hyundai Inster and 440L in the BYD Atto 3, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 160L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Inster) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.