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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Hyundai SANTA FE vs Toyota WISH

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

Hyundai SANTA FE 24,692 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota WISH 22,793 on NZ roads
$5/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota WISH at $54/wk vs $59/wk
Hyundai SANTA FE 24,692 in NZ
Toyota WISH 22,793 in NZ Wins 2 of 3
Registered in NZ
24,692 ✓
22,793
Fuel Economy
7.5 L/100km
6.8 L/100km ✓
Power
145.6 kW
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Weight
2,574.5 kg
1,708 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
7
Year Range
2000–2026
2001–2018
Imported New
98%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Hyundai SANTA FE vs Toyota WISH: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Hyundai SANTA FE has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Hyundai SANTA FE Toyota WISH
AUCKLAND 6,504 9,437
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,132 1,952
HAMILTON CITY 1,026 1,000
TAURANGA CITY 865 683
WELLINGTON CITY 579 702
DUNEDIN CITY 547 527
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 601 353
HASTINGS DISTRICT 515 297

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Hyundai SANTA FE or Toyota WISH?

The Hyundai SANTA FE is more common with 24,692 registered in New Zealand compared to 22,793 for the Toyota WISH. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Hyundai SANTA FE or Toyota WISH?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota WISH uses less fuel at 6.8 L/100km compared to 7.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Hyundai SANTA FE and Toyota WISH the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Hyundai SANTA FE is primarily a diesel vehicle while the Toyota WISH runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

98% of Hyundai SANTA FE models were imported new to NZ, while 2% came as used imports. For the Toyota WISH, 0% were new and 99% 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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Hyundai SANTA FE Toyota WISH

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