SUV & Wagon car comparison

Nissan X-TRAIL vs Honda CRV

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

Nissan X-TRAIL 48,707 on NZ roads
VS
Honda CRV 33,042 on NZ roads
$4/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan X-TRAIL at $59/wk vs $63/wk
0.4000000000000057 kW more power — Honda CRV at 125.9 kW
Nissan X-TRAIL 48,707 in NZ
Honda CRV 33,042 in NZ
Registered in NZ
48,707
33,042
Fuel Economy
7.5 L/100km
8 L/100km
Power
125.5 kW
125.9 kW
Weight
1,972.9 kg
1,947 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2000–2026
1995–2026
Imported New
51%
58%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Nissan X-TRAIL vs Honda CRV: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Nissan X-TRAIL has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan X-TRAIL Honda CRV
AUCKLAND 16,463 10,577
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 3,632 3,410
HAMILTON CITY 1,982 1,067
TAURANGA CITY 1,696 1,098
WELLINGTON CITY 1,162 1,028
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,130 795
DUNEDIN CITY 894 757
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 849 781

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Nissan X-TRAIL or Honda CRV?

The Nissan X-TRAIL is more common with 48,707 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 — Nissan X-TRAIL or Honda CRV?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan X-TRAIL 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 Nissan X-TRAIL and Honda CRV the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

51% of Nissan X-TRAIL models were imported new to NZ, while 49% 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.