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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Holden CAPTIVA vs Volkswagen TIGUAN

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

Holden CAPTIVA 17,836 on NZ roads
VS
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 on NZ roads
$14/week cheaper to fuel — Volkswagen TIGUAN at $60/wk vs $74/wk
14.199999999999989 kW more power — Holden CAPTIVA at 142.1 kW
Holden CAPTIVA 17,836 in NZ
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,836 ✓
17,046
Fuel Economy
9.4 L/100km
7.6 L/100km ✓
Power
142.1 kW ✓
127.9 kW
Weight
2,383.4 kg
2,168.8 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
2006–2019
2007–2026
Imported New
95%
86%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Holden CAPTIVA Volkswagen TIGUAN
AUCKLAND 5,603 7,095
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 970 1,278
HAMILTON CITY 723 717
TAURANGA CITY 602 780
WELLINGTON CITY 320 680
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 483 —
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT — 428
LOWER HUTT CITY 419 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Holden CAPTIVA or Volkswagen TIGUAN?

The Holden CAPTIVA is more common with 17,836 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,046 for the Volkswagen TIGUAN. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Holden CAPTIVA or Volkswagen TIGUAN?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Volkswagen TIGUAN uses less fuel at 7.6 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN, 86% were new and 13% 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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