Sedan car comparison

Toyota CAMRY vs Honda ACCORD

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

Toyota CAMRY 32,924 on NZ roads
VS
Honda ACCORD 23,482 on NZ roads
$5/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota CAMRY at $57/wk vs $62/wk
19.400000000000006 kW more power — Honda ACCORD at 146.3 kW
Toyota CAMRY 32,924 in NZ
Honda ACCORD 23,482 in NZ
Registered in NZ
32,924
23,482
Fuel Economy
7.3 L/100km
7.9 L/100km
Power
126.9 kW
146.3 kW
Weight
1,973.4 kg
1,815.5 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1980–2026
1978–2020
Imported New
72%
50%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota CAMRY Honda ACCORD
AUCKLAND 11,982 7,945
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,404 1,616
HAMILTON CITY 1,499 1,144
WELLINGTON CITY 1,100 683
TAURANGA CITY 954 709
DUNEDIN CITY 923 497
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 769 526
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 627 649

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota CAMRY or Honda ACCORD?

The Toyota CAMRY is more common with 32,924 registered in New Zealand compared to 23,482 for the Honda ACCORD. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota CAMRY or Honda ACCORD?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota CAMRY uses less fuel at 7.3 L/100km compared to 7.9 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota CAMRY and Honda ACCORD the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

72% of Toyota CAMRY models were imported new to NZ, while 26% came as used imports. For the Honda ACCORD, 50% were new and 48% 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.