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Sedan car comparison

Holden COMMODORE vs Ford FALCON

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

Holden COMMODORE 60,556 on NZ roads
VS
Ford FALCON 36,746 on NZ roads
$3/week cheaper to fuel — Holden COMMODORE at $87/wk vs $90/wk
6.599999999999994 kW more power — Holden COMMODORE at 205.6 kW
Holden COMMODORE 60,556 in NZ Wins 4 of 4
Ford FALCON 36,746 in NZ
Registered in NZ
60,556 ✓
36,746
Fuel Economy
11.1 L/100km ✓
11.5 L/100km
Power
205.6 kW ✓
199 kW
Weight
1,996.1 kg ✓
2,055 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1978–2022
1960–2020
Imported New
93%
92%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Holden COMMODORE vs Ford FALCON: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Holden COMMODORE has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Holden COMMODORE Ford FALCON
AUCKLAND 13,507 4,860
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 3,795 2,513
HAMILTON CITY 2,314 1,285
INVERCARGILL CITY 1,366 1,460
TAURANGA CITY 1,737 865
DUNEDIN CITY 1,294 1,194
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 1,411 809
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,680 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Holden COMMODORE or Ford FALCON?

The Holden COMMODORE is more common with 60,556 registered in New Zealand compared to 36,746 for the Ford FALCON. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Holden COMMODORE or Ford FALCON?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Holden COMMODORE uses less fuel at 11.1 L/100km compared to 11.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Holden COMMODORE and Ford FALCON the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Holden COMMODORE is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Ford FALCON runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

93% of Holden COMMODORE models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Ford FALCON, 92% were new and 3% 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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