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Sedan car comparison

Honda ACCORD vs Bmw 320

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Honda ACCORD 23,482 on NZ roads
VS
Bmw 320 12,450 on NZ roads
$5/week cheaper to fuel — Bmw 320 at $57/wk vs $62/wk
24.200000000000017 kW more power — Honda ACCORD at 146.3 kW
Honda ACCORD 23,482 in NZ
Bmw 320 12,450 in NZ
Registered in NZ
23,482 ✓
12,450
Fuel Economy
7.9 L/100km
7.3 L/100km ✓
Power
146.3 kW ✓
122.1 kW
Weight
1,815.5 kg
1,802.4 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1978–2020
1976–2022
Imported New
50%
17%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Honda ACCORD vs Bmw 320: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Honda ACCORD has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Honda ACCORD Bmw 320
AUCKLAND 7,945 5,557
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,616 940
HAMILTON CITY 1,144 621
TAURANGA CITY 709 413
WELLINGTON CITY 683 321
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 649 223
DUNEDIN CITY 497 269
LOWER HUTT CITY 535 206

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Honda ACCORD or Bmw 320?

The Honda ACCORD is more common with 23,482 registered in New Zealand compared to 12,450 for the Bmw 320. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Honda ACCORD or Bmw 320?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Bmw 320 uses less fuel at 7.3 L/100km compared to 7.9 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Honda ACCORD and Bmw 320 the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Honda ACCORD is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Bmw 320 runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

50% of Honda ACCORD models were imported new to NZ, while 48% came as used imports. For the Bmw 320, 17% were new and 80% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.

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Honda ACCORD Bmw 320

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