Hyundai Inster vs Jeep Avenger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Hyundai Inster at 4 stars (2025) and the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Hyundai Inster and 79% for the Jeep Avenger, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Hyundai Inster, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.

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

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Hyundai Inster features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Inster stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Avenger. The Jeep Avenger counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Hyundai Inster uses a Electric producing 71.1kW and 147Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a FWD layout.

The Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Jeep Avenger has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 71.1kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42kWh (Hyundai Inster) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 327km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (Hyundai Inster) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Inster measures 3,825mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 259mm shorter than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Inster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Hyundai Inster and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Jeep Avenger a 75L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Inster costs about $672 a year (14 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $115 a year less for the Hyundai Inster.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Inster) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: no data (Hyundai Inster), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Inster: the lower starting price ($37,500 against $49,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($672 a year against $787).

The Jeep Avenger: more power (115kW against 71.1kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (355L against 280L).

The Verdict

Hyundai Inster scores higher, 75 vs 68

The Hyundai Inster scores 75 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Hyundai Inster ahead by 16 points), reliability (Hyundai Inster ahead by 12 points), safety (Hyundai Inster ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Inster costs about $115 less (14 kWh/100km against 16.4 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 280L in the Hyundai Inster, 355L in the Jeep Avenger.

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