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Sedan car comparison

Honda ACCORD vs Nissan SKYLINE

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

Honda ACCORD 23,482 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
$13/week cheaper to fuel — Honda ACCORD at $62/wk vs $75/wk
59.89999999999998 kW more power — Nissan SKYLINE at 206.2 kW
Honda ACCORD 23,482 in NZ
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ
Registered in NZ
23,482 ✓
17,527
Fuel Economy
7.9 L/100km ✓
9.5 L/100km
Power
146.3 kW
206.2 kW ✓
Weight
1,815.5 kg
1,778.7 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1978–2020
1967–2022
Imported New
50%
2%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Honda ACCORD Nissan SKYLINE
AUCKLAND 7,945 5,634
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,616 1,723
HAMILTON CITY 1,144 876
TAURANGA CITY 709 600
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 649 432
INVERCARGILL CITY 505 322
DUNEDIN CITY 497 311
WELLINGTON CITY 683 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Honda ACCORD or Nissan SKYLINE?

The Honda ACCORD is more common with 23,482 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,527 for the Nissan SKYLINE. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Honda ACCORD or Nissan SKYLINE?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda ACCORD uses less fuel at 7.9 L/100km compared to 9.5 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 Nissan SKYLINE 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 Nissan SKYLINE 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 Nissan SKYLINE, 2% were new and 93% 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 Nissan SKYLINE

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