Compare the Renault 5 E-Tech vs Hyundai Inster
AI generated from our expert reviews
At motorway speeds, both of these small electric cars suffer from wind noise around the pillars alongside road roar from the tyres. Where they diverge is how they behave when you take control. In the Renault 5 E-Tech, the brakes are a highlight, giving you a firm pedal with consistent travel that makes stopping smoothly second nature, and there is no body roll through corners. The Hyundai Inster, on the other hand, has an over-sensitive pedal that can feel a bit snatchy and bring you to a halt too quickly, as well as body lean in bends, even if it remains well-controlled. For loading up cargo, the Inster also gives you more room with the back seats folded than the Renault 5.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 Best | Number of seats 4 |
| Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 280 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 959 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,059 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,845 mm x 1,610 mm x 1,575 mm |
| Towing capacity 500 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 40 kWh | Battery size 42 kWh Best |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto | Engine name 71kW 42kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 120 BHP | Engine size Electric • 97 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 11.7 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 40 kWh | Battery size 42 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 Best | Number of seats 4 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 277 litres | Boot (seats up) 280 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 959 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,059 litres Best |
| Length 3,922 mm | Length 3,845 mm |
| Width 1,774 mm | Width 1,610 mm |
| Height 1,498 mm | Height 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.54 m | Wheelbase 2.58 m |
| Turning circle 10.3 m | Turning circle 10.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.