Hyundai Inster vs Skoda Superb

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Hyundai Inster at 4 stars (2025) and the Skoda Superb at 5 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 93% for the Skoda Superb, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Skoda Superb, 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 Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Inster stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 71.1kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Inster measures 3,825mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 1087mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Hyundai Inster and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 309L 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 0.5 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.1 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 fuel for the Skoda Superb about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Inster) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: no data (Hyundai Inster), 6 years (Skoda Superb).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Inster: the lower starting price ($37,500 against $67,990).

The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 71.1kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 280L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 75

The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Hyundai Inster's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 37 points), practicality (Skoda Superb ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 280L in the Hyundai Inster, 589L in the Skoda Superb. Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai Inster, 7 on the Skoda Superb.

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