SUV & Wagon car comparison

Honda ODYSSEY vs Subaru XV

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

Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 on NZ roads
VS
Subaru XV 15,886 on NZ roads
$16/week cheaper to fuel — Subaru XV at $50/wk vs $66/wk
9.400000000000006 kW more power — Honda ODYSSEY at 121.4 kW
Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 in NZ
Subaru XV 15,886 in NZ
Registered in NZ
16,396
15,886
Fuel Economy
8.4 L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Power
121.4 kW
112 kW
Weight
2,037.9 kg
1,778 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
1994–2023
2010–2023
Imported New
10%
45%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Honda ODYSSEY Subaru XV
AUCKLAND 5,474 3,962
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,429 1,985
HAMILTON CITY 754 473
TAURANGA CITY 528 564
DUNEDIN CITY 292 692
WELLINGTON CITY 437 515
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 771
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 392

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Honda ODYSSEY or Subaru XV?

The Honda ODYSSEY is more common with 16,396 registered in New Zealand compared to 15,886 for the Subaru XV. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Honda ODYSSEY or Subaru XV?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Subaru XV uses less fuel at 6.4 L/100km compared to 8.4 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 Subaru XV 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 Subaru XV runs on petrol.

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 Subaru XV, 45% were new and 55% 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.