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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Volkswagen TIGUAN vs Honda ODYSSEY

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

Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 on NZ roads
VS
Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 on NZ roads
$6/week cheaper to fuel — Volkswagen TIGUAN at $60/wk vs $66/wk
6.5 kW more power — Volkswagen TIGUAN at 127.9 kW
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Honda ODYSSEY 16,396 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,046 ✓
16,396
Fuel Economy
7.6 L/100km ✓
8.4 L/100km
Power
127.9 kW ✓
121.4 kW
Weight
2,168.8 kg
2,037.9 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
7
Year Range
2007–2026
1994–2023
Imported New
86%
10%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Volkswagen TIGUAN Honda ODYSSEY
AUCKLAND 7,095 5,474
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,278 1,429
HAMILTON CITY 717 754
TAURANGA CITY 780 528
WELLINGTON CITY 680 437
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 276 331
DUNEDIN CITY 310 292
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 428 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Volkswagen TIGUAN or Honda ODYSSEY?

The Volkswagen TIGUAN is more common with 17,046 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 — Volkswagen TIGUAN or Honda ODYSSEY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Volkswagen TIGUAN uses less fuel at 7.6 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN and Honda ODYSSEY the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

86% of Volkswagen TIGUAN models were imported new to NZ, while 13% came as used imports. For the Honda ODYSSEY, 10% were new and 88% 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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