SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Honda CRV

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

Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 on NZ roads
VS
Honda CRV 33,042 on NZ roads
$22/week cheaper to fuel — Honda CRV at $63/wk vs $85/wk
11.299999999999983 kW more power — Toyota LANDCRUISER at 137.2 kW
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 in NZ
Honda CRV 33,042 in NZ
Registered in NZ
51,039
33,042
Fuel Economy
10.8 L/100km
8 L/100km
Power
137.2 kW
125.9 kW
Weight
2,807.9 kg
1,947 kg
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
8
5
Year Range
1965–2026
1995–2026
Imported New
56%
58%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota LANDCRUISER Honda CRV
AUCKLAND 13,933 10,577
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,937 3,410
TAURANGA CITY 1,436 1,098
HAMILTON CITY 1,070 1,067
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,084 795
DUNEDIN CITY 1,102 757
TASMAN DISTRICT 1,110 673
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,598

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota LANDCRUISER or Honda CRV?

The Toyota LANDCRUISER is more common with 51,039 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 — Toyota LANDCRUISER or Honda CRV?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda CRV uses less fuel at 8 L/100km compared to 10.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota LANDCRUISER and Honda CRV the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

56% of Toyota LANDCRUISER models were imported new to NZ, while 41% 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.