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Sedan car comparison

Ford FALCON vs Honda CIVIC

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

Ford FALCON 36,746 on NZ roads
VS
Honda CIVIC 26,619 on NZ roads
$42/week cheaper to fuel — Honda CIVIC at $48/wk vs $90/wk
94.8 kW more power — Ford FALCON at 199 kW
Ford FALCON 36,746 in NZ
Honda CIVIC 26,619 in NZ
Registered in NZ
36,746 ✓
26,619
Fuel Economy
11.5 L/100km
6.1 L/100km ✓
Power
199 kW ✓
104.2 kW
Weight
2,055 kg
1,538.1 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1960–2020
1973–2026
Imported New
92%
62%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Ford FALCON Honda CIVIC
AUCKLAND 4,860 8,721
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,513 2,695
HAMILTON CITY 1,285 1,088
INVERCARGILL CITY 1,460 507
DUNEDIN CITY 1,194 665
TAURANGA CITY 865 769
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 809 549
WELLINGTON CITY — 1,087

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Ford FALCON or Honda CIVIC?

The Ford FALCON is more common with 36,746 registered in New Zealand compared to 26,619 for the Honda CIVIC. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Ford FALCON or Honda CIVIC?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda CIVIC uses less fuel at 6.1 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 Ford FALCON and Honda CIVIC the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

92% of Ford FALCON models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Honda CIVIC, 62% were new and 36% 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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Ford FALCON Honda CIVIC

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