SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mitsubishi ASX vs Honda CRV

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

Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 on NZ roads
VS
Honda CRV 33,042 on NZ roads
$4/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi ASX at $59/wk vs $63/wk
13.5 kW more power — Honda CRV at 125.9 kW
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 in NZ
Honda CRV 33,042 in NZ
Registered in NZ
34,917
33,042
Fuel Economy
7.5 L/100km
8 L/100km
Power
112.4 kW
125.9 kW
Weight
1,975 kg
1,947 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2010–2026
1995–2026
Imported New
99%
58%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi ASX Honda CRV
AUCKLAND 11,735 10,577
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,760 3,410
HAMILTON CITY 1,251 1,067
TAURANGA CITY 1,212 1,098
WELLINGTON CITY 1,042 1,028
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 880 781
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 810 795
DUNEDIN CITY 792 757

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi ASX or Honda CRV?

The Mitsubishi ASX is more common with 34,917 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 — Mitsubishi ASX or Honda CRV?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi ASX uses less fuel at 7.5 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 Mitsubishi ASX and Honda CRV the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

99% of Mitsubishi ASX models were imported new to NZ, while 1% 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.