SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CRV

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

Mazda CX-5 49,940 on NZ roads
VS
Honda CRV 33,042 on NZ roads
$10/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda CX-5 at $53/wk vs $63/wk
3.9000000000000057 kW more power — Mazda CX-5 at 129.8 kW
Mazda CX-5 49,940 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Honda CRV 33,042 in NZ
Registered in NZ
49,940
33,042
Fuel Economy
6.7 L/100km
8 L/100km
Power
129.8 kW
125.9 kW
Weight
1,995.2 kg
1,947 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2007–2026
1995–2026
Imported New
67%
58%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CRV: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mazda CX-5 has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda CX-5 Honda CRV
AUCKLAND 18,468 10,577
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,172 3,410
HAMILTON CITY 2,297 1,067
TAURANGA CITY 1,896 1,098
WELLINGTON CITY 1,209 1,028
DUNEDIN CITY 980 757
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 900 795
SELWYN DISTRICT 982

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mazda CX-5 or Honda CRV?

The Mazda CX-5 is more common with 49,940 registered in New Zealand compared to 33,042 for the Honda CRV. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mazda CX-5 or Honda CRV?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda CX-5 uses less fuel at 6.7 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 Mazda CX-5 and Honda CRV the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mazda CX-5 is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Honda CRV runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

67% of Mazda CX-5 models were imported new to NZ, while 32% came as used imports. For the Honda CRV, 58% were new and 41% 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.