SUV & Wagon car comparison

Hyundai TUCSON vs Toyota C-HR

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

Hyundai TUCSON 22,384 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota C-HR 18,653 on NZ roads
$28/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota C-HR at $32/wk vs $60/wk
44.10000000000001 kW more power — Hyundai TUCSON at 127.9 kW
Hyundai TUCSON 22,384 in NZ
Toyota C-HR 18,653 in NZ
Registered in NZ
22,384
18,653
Fuel Economy
7.6 L/100km
4.1 L/100km
Power
127.9 kW
83.8 kW
Weight
2,147.1 kg
1,785.8 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2004–2026
2015–2026
Imported New
98%
41%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Hyundai TUCSON vs Toyota C-HR: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Hyundai TUCSON has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Hyundai TUCSON Toyota C-HR
AUCKLAND 7,911 8,443
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,519 1,324
HAMILTON CITY 888 652
TAURANGA CITY 704 535
WELLINGTON CITY 598 564
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 463 318
DUNEDIN CITY 362 368
NAPIER CITY 570

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Hyundai TUCSON or Toyota C-HR?

The Hyundai TUCSON is more common with 22,384 registered in New Zealand compared to 18,653 for the Toyota C-HR. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Hyundai TUCSON or Toyota C-HR?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota C-HR uses less fuel at 4.1 L/100km compared to 7.6 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 Toyota C-HR 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 Toyota C-HR runs on hybrid.

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 Toyota C-HR, 41% were new and 58% 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.