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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Hyundai TUCSON vs Subaru FORESTER

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

Hyundai TUCSON 22,384 on NZ roads
VS
Subaru FORESTER 20,187 on NZ roads
$1/week cheaper to fuel — Hyundai TUCSON at $60/wk vs $61/wk
2.5 kW more power — Hyundai TUCSON at 127.9 kW
Hyundai TUCSON 22,384 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Subaru FORESTER 20,187 in NZ
Registered in NZ
22,384 ✓
20,187
Fuel Economy
7.6 L/100km ✓
7.8 L/100km
Power
127.9 kW ✓
125.4 kW
Weight
2,147.1 kg
1,882.6 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2004–2026
1997–2026
Imported New
98%
48%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Hyundai TUCSON vs Subaru FORESTER: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Hyundai TUCSON has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Hyundai TUCSON Subaru FORESTER
AUCKLAND 7,911 5,316
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,519 2,416
HAMILTON CITY 888 594
TAURANGA CITY 704 593
WELLINGTON CITY 598 667
DUNEDIN CITY 362 783
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT — 1,096
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 463 340

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Hyundai TUCSON or Subaru FORESTER?

The Hyundai TUCSON is more common with 22,384 registered in New Zealand compared to 20,187 for the Subaru FORESTER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Hyundai TUCSON or Subaru FORESTER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Hyundai TUCSON uses less fuel at 7.6 L/100km compared to 7.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Hyundai TUCSON and Subaru FORESTER the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Hyundai TUCSON is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Subaru FORESTER runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

98% of Hyundai TUCSON models were imported new to NZ, while 2% came as used imports. For the Subaru FORESTER, 48% were new and 51% 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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