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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Holden CAPTIVA vs Mazda PREMACY

Both are suv & wagon vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Holden CAPTIVA 17,836 on NZ roads
VS
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 on NZ roads
$20/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda PREMACY at $54/wk vs $74/wk
58.099999999999994 kW more power — Holden CAPTIVA at 142.1 kW
Holden CAPTIVA 17,836 in NZ
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,836 ✓
17,740
Fuel Economy
9.4 L/100km
6.9 L/100km ✓
Power
142.1 kW ✓
84 kW
Weight
2,383.4 kg
1,866.4 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
7
Year Range
2006–2019
1999–2018
Imported New
95%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Holden CAPTIVA vs Mazda PREMACY: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Holden CAPTIVA has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Holden CAPTIVA Mazda PREMACY
AUCKLAND 5,603 6,102
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 970 1,248
HAMILTON CITY 723 876
TAURANGA CITY 602 741
LOWER HUTT CITY 419 547
WELLINGTON CITY 320 599
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 483 332
ROTORUA DISTRICT 323 304

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Holden CAPTIVA or Mazda PREMACY?

The Holden CAPTIVA is more common with 17,836 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,740 for the Mazda PREMACY. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Holden CAPTIVA or Mazda PREMACY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda PREMACY uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 9.4 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Holden CAPTIVA and Mazda PREMACY the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Holden CAPTIVA is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mazda PREMACY runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

95% of Holden CAPTIVA models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Mazda PREMACY, 0% were new and 99% 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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Holden CAPTIVA Mazda PREMACY

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