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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Subaru OUTBACK vs Hyundai TUCSON

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

Subaru OUTBACK 24,438 on NZ roads
VS
Hyundai TUCSON 22,384 on NZ roads
$3/week cheaper to fuel — Hyundai TUCSON at $60/wk vs $63/wk
12.900000000000006 kW more power — Subaru OUTBACK at 140.8 kW
Subaru OUTBACK 24,438 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Hyundai TUCSON 22,384 in NZ
Registered in NZ
24,438 ✓
22,384
Fuel Economy
8 L/100km
7.6 L/100km ✓
Power
140.8 kW ✓
127.9 kW
Weight
1,955.3 kg ✓
2,147.1 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1996–2026
2004–2026
Imported New
66%
98%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Subaru OUTBACK Hyundai TUCSON
AUCKLAND 6,255 7,911
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 3,201 1,519
TAURANGA CITY 906 704
HAMILTON CITY 651 888
WELLINGTON CITY 821 598
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,356 —
DUNEDIN CITY 910 362
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 405 463

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Subaru OUTBACK is more common with 24,438 registered in New Zealand compared to 22,384 for the Hyundai TUCSON. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

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

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Hyundai TUCSON uses less fuel at 7.6 L/100km compared to 8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Subaru OUTBACK and Hyundai TUCSON the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

66% of Subaru OUTBACK models were imported new to NZ, while 33% came as used imports. For the Hyundai TUCSON, 98% were new and 2% 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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