MG MG4 vs Hyundai Inster

The MG MG4 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Inster opens at $33,000. That makes the Hyundai Inster the more affordable entry point by $4,990.

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 $41,789 and $36,300 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.

Both the MG MG4 and Hyundai Inster hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG4 packs more ADAS features with 5 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG4 stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Hyundai Inster. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG4 uses a Electric producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Inster responds with a Electric making 74kW and 147Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 74kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51kWh (MG MG4) vs 42kWh (Hyundai Inster), giving WLTP ranges of 350km and 327km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (MG MG4) vs 73kW (Hyundai Inster).

The MG MG4 measures 4,287mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 462mm longer than the Hyundai Inster at 3,825mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 363L in the MG MG4 and 280L in the Hyundai Inster, giving the MG MG4 a 83L advantage.

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

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Inster). The MG MG4 has longer coverage.