VW Passat vs Hyundai Inster – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Inster has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20500 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15249 £.

As for range, the Hyundai Inster performs significantly better – achieving up to 370 km, about 237 km more than the VW Passat.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.60 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Inster tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat pulls clearly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 253 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Passat offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Inster is to a small extent lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more room – 690 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs significantly better – up to 1920 L, which is about 861 L more than the Hyundai Inster.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Passat proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.