SUV & Wagon car comparison

Honda ODYSSEY vs Toyota ESTIMA

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

Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 on NZ roads
$3/week cheaper to fuel — Honda ODYSSEY at $66/wk vs $69/wk
6.400000000000006 kW more power — Honda ODYSSEY at 121.4 kW
Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 in NZ
Registered in NZ
16,396
17,260
Fuel Economy
8.4 L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Power
121.4 kW
115 kW
Weight
2,037.9 kg
2,160.9 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
8
Year Range
1994–2023
1990–2019
Imported New
10%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Honda ODYSSEY Toyota ESTIMA
AUCKLAND 5,474 6,119
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,429 1,626
HAMILTON CITY 754 618
TAURANGA CITY 528 473
WELLINGTON CITY 437 419
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 392 321
DUNEDIN CITY 292 388
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 284 344

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Honda ODYSSEY or Toyota ESTIMA?

The Toyota ESTIMA is more common with 17,260 registered in New Zealand compared to 16,396 for the Honda ODYSSEY. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Honda ODYSSEY or Toyota ESTIMA?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Honda ODYSSEY uses less fuel at 8.4 L/100km compared to 8.8 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 Toyota ESTIMA 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 Toyota ESTIMA 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 Toyota ESTIMA, 0% were new and 98% 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.