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Sedan car comparison

Holden COMMODORE vs Mitsubishi LANCER

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

Holden COMMODORE 60,556 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
$24/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi LANCER at $63/wk vs $87/wk
101.39999999999999 kW more power — Holden COMMODORE at 205.6 kW
Holden COMMODORE 60,556 in NZ
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ
Registered in NZ
60,556 ✓
20,457
Fuel Economy
11.1 L/100km
8 L/100km ✓
Power
205.6 kW ✓
104.2 kW
Weight
1,996.1 kg
1,667.3 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1978–2022
1976–2019
Imported New
93%
69%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Holden COMMODORE Mitsubishi LANCER
AUCKLAND 13,507 5,154
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 3,795 1,261
HAMILTON CITY 2,314 880
TAURANGA CITY 1,737 622
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,680 470
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 1,411 573
DUNEDIN CITY 1,294 594
INVERCARGILL CITY 1,366 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Holden COMMODORE or Mitsubishi LANCER?

The Holden COMMODORE is more common with 60,556 registered in New Zealand compared to 20,457 for the Mitsubishi LANCER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Holden COMMODORE or Mitsubishi LANCER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi LANCER uses less fuel at 8 L/100km compared to 11.1 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 Mitsubishi LANCER 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 Mitsubishi LANCER 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 Mitsubishi LANCER, 69% were new and 28% 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 COMMODORE Mitsubishi LANCER

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