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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Honda ODYSSEY vs Mitsubishi PAJERO

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

Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 on NZ roads
$9/week cheaper to fuel — Honda ODYSSEY at $66/wk vs $75/wk
7.199999999999989 kW more power — Mitsubishi PAJERO at 128.6 kW
Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 in NZ
Registered in NZ
16,396 ✓
16,132
Fuel Economy
8.4 L/100km ✓
9.5 L/100km
Power
121.4 kW
128.6 kW ✓
Weight
2,037.9 kg ✓
2,576.2 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
7
Year Range
1994–2023
1982–2026
Imported New
10%
59%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Honda ODYSSEY Mitsubishi PAJERO
AUCKLAND 5,474 3,818
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,429 1,326
HAMILTON CITY 754 336
TAURANGA CITY 528 386
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 392 419
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 284 491
WELLINGTON CITY 437 275
DUNEDIN CITY 292 390

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Honda ODYSSEY or Mitsubishi PAJERO?

The Honda ODYSSEY is more common with 16,396 registered in New Zealand compared to 16,132 for the Mitsubishi PAJERO. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Honda ODYSSEY or Mitsubishi PAJERO?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda ODYSSEY uses less fuel at 8.4 L/100km compared to 9.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Honda ODYSSEY and Mitsubishi PAJERO the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

10% of Honda ODYSSEY models were imported new to NZ, while 88% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi PAJERO, 59% were new and 38% 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.

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