Hyundai Inster vs MG S6 EV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The MG S6 EV has the higher ANCAP rating: 5 stars (2025) against 4 stars (2025), both tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Hyundai Inster and 92% for the MG S6 EV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG S6 EV, against 5 on the Hyundai Inster.

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 MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Inster stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the MG S6 EV. The MG S6 EV counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Inster gets cloth upholstery while the MG S6 EV offers vegan leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Hyundai Inster and 2-zone in the MG S6 EV.

Drivetrain

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

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 71.1kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42kWh (Hyundai Inster) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 327km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (Hyundai Inster) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Inster measures 3,825mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 883mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Hyundai Inster and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 301L advantage.

The Hyundai Inster turns in a 10.6 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG S6 EV's turning circle is not on our record.

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 MG S6 EV about $696 a year (14.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $24 a year less for the Hyundai Inster.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Inster) and 10 years / 250k km (MG S6 EV).

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 $696).

The MG S6 EV: more power (180kW against 71.1kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (581L against 280L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

MG S6 EV scores higher, 81 vs 75

The MG S6 EV scores 81 to the Hyundai Inster's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (MG S6 EV ahead by 25 points), practicality (MG S6 EV ahead by 18 points), safety (MG S6 EV ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Inster costs about $24 less (14 kWh/100km against 14.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 280L in the Hyundai Inster, 581L in the MG S6 EV. Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai Inster, 10 on the MG S6 EV.

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