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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Holden CAPTIVA vs Toyota ESTIMA

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

Holden CAPTIVA 17,836 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 on NZ roads
$5/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota ESTIMA at $69/wk vs $74/wk
27.099999999999994 kW more power — Holden CAPTIVA at 142.1 kW
Holden CAPTIVA 17,836 in NZ
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,836 ✓
17,260
Fuel Economy
9.4 L/100km
8.8 L/100km ✓
Power
142.1 kW ✓
115 kW
Weight
2,383.4 kg
2,160.9 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
8
Year Range
2006–2019
1990–2019
Imported New
95%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Holden CAPTIVA Toyota ESTIMA
AUCKLAND 5,603 6,119
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 970 1,626
HAMILTON CITY 723 618
TAURANGA CITY 602 473
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 483 321
WELLINGTON CITY 320 419
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 389 344
LOWER HUTT CITY 419 305

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Holden CAPTIVA or Toyota ESTIMA?

The Holden CAPTIVA is more common with 17,836 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,260 for the Toyota ESTIMA. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Holden CAPTIVA or Toyota ESTIMA?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota ESTIMA uses less fuel at 8.8 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 Toyota ESTIMA 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 Toyota ESTIMA 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 Toyota ESTIMA, 0% were new and 98% 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 Toyota ESTIMA

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