SUV & Wagon car comparison

Subaru LEGACY vs Honda CRV

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

Subaru LEGACY 38,450 on NZ roads
VS
Honda CRV 33,042 on NZ roads
10.900000000000006 kW more power — Subaru LEGACY at 136.8 kW
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 in NZ Wins 3 of 3
Honda CRV 33,042 in NZ
Registered in NZ
38,450
33,042
Fuel Economy
8 L/100km
8 L/100km
Power
136.8 kW
125.9 kW
Weight
1,735.1 kg
1,947 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1989–2021
1995–2026
Imported New
12%
58%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Subaru LEGACY Honda CRV
AUCKLAND 10,056 10,577
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 5,156 3,410
HAMILTON CITY 1,211 1,067
TAURANGA CITY 1,179 1,098
WELLINGTON CITY 1,078 1,028
DUNEDIN CITY 1,265 757
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 785 795
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,578

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Subaru LEGACY or Honda CRV?

The Subaru LEGACY is more common with 38,450 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 — Subaru LEGACY or Honda CRV?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda CRV uses less fuel at 8 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 Subaru LEGACY and Honda CRV the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

12% of Subaru LEGACY models were imported new to NZ, while 86% 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.