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Hatchback car comparison

Nissan QASHQAI vs Hyundai I30

Both are hatchback vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Nissan QASHQAI 21,458 on NZ roads
VS
Hyundai I30 15,112 on NZ roads
$2/week cheaper to fuel — Hyundai I30 at $52/wk vs $54/wk
1.5 kW more power — Nissan QASHQAI at 106.5 kW
Nissan QASHQAI 21,458 in NZ
Hyundai I30 15,112 in NZ
Registered in NZ
21,458 ✓
15,112
Fuel Economy
6.8 L/100km
6.6 L/100km ✓
Power
106.5 kW ✓
105 kW
Weight
1,959.7 kg
1,820.2 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2007–2026
2007–2025
Imported New
98%
90%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Nissan QASHQAI vs Hyundai I30: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Nissan QASHQAI has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan QASHQAI Hyundai I30
AUCKLAND 7,152 5,474
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,199 891
HAMILTON CITY 976 832
TAURANGA CITY 1,020 560
WELLINGTON CITY 747 630
WAIPA DISTRICT 497 381
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 403 420
LOWER HUTT CITY 606 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Nissan QASHQAI or Hyundai I30?

The Nissan QASHQAI is more common with 21,458 registered in New Zealand compared to 15,112 for the Hyundai I30. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Nissan QASHQAI or Hyundai I30?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Hyundai I30 uses less fuel at 6.6 L/100km compared to 6.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Nissan QASHQAI and Hyundai I30 the same body type?

Both are classified as Hatchback vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Nissan QASHQAI is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Hyundai I30 runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

98% of Nissan QASHQAI models were imported new to NZ, while 1% came as used imports. For the Hyundai I30, 90% were new and 9% 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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Nissan QASHQAI Hyundai I30

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