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Sedan car comparison

Honda ACCORD vs Mitsubishi LANCER

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

Honda ACCORD 23,482 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
$1/week cheaper to fuel — Honda ACCORD at $62/wk vs $63/wk
42.10000000000001 kW more power — Honda ACCORD at 146.3 kW
Honda ACCORD 23,482 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ
Registered in NZ
23,482 ✓
20,457
Fuel Economy
7.9 L/100km ✓
8 L/100km
Power
146.3 kW ✓
104.2 kW
Weight
1,815.5 kg
1,667.3 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1978–2020
1976–2019
Imported New
50%
69%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Honda ACCORD Mitsubishi LANCER
AUCKLAND 7,945 5,154
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,616 1,261
HAMILTON CITY 1,144 880
WELLINGTON CITY 683 668
TAURANGA CITY 709 622
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 649 470
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 526 573
DUNEDIN CITY 497 594

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Honda ACCORD or Mitsubishi LANCER?

The Honda ACCORD is more common with 23,482 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 — Honda ACCORD or Mitsubishi LANCER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda ACCORD uses less fuel at 7.9 L/100km compared to 8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Honda ACCORD and Mitsubishi LANCER the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Honda ACCORD is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mitsubishi LANCER runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

50% of Honda ACCORD models were imported new to NZ, while 48% 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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Honda ACCORD Mitsubishi LANCER

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