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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mitsubishi PAJERO vs Kia SELTOS

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

Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 on NZ roads
VS
Kia SELTOS 15,451 on NZ roads
$21/week cheaper to fuel — Kia SELTOS at $54/wk vs $75/wk
17.89999999999999 kW more power — Mitsubishi PAJERO at 128.6 kW
Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 in NZ
Kia SELTOS 15,451 in NZ
Registered in NZ
16,132 ✓
15,451
Fuel Economy
9.5 L/100km
6.9 L/100km ✓
Power
128.6 kW ✓
110.7 kW
Weight
2,576.2 kg
1,818 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
1982–2026
2019–2026
Imported New
59%
100%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mitsubishi PAJERO vs Kia SELTOS: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mitsubishi PAJERO has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi PAJERO Kia SELTOS
AUCKLAND 3,818 5,277
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,326 1,169
TAURANGA CITY 386 826
HAMILTON CITY 336 574
DUNEDIN CITY 390 456
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 419 366
WELLINGTON CITY 275 394
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 491 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi PAJERO or Kia SELTOS?

The Mitsubishi PAJERO is more common with 16,132 registered in New Zealand compared to 15,451 for the Kia SELTOS. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mitsubishi PAJERO or Kia SELTOS?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Kia SELTOS uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 9.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Mitsubishi PAJERO and Kia SELTOS the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mitsubishi PAJERO is primarily a diesel vehicle while the Kia SELTOS runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

59% of Mitsubishi PAJERO models were imported new to NZ, while 38% came as used imports. For the Kia SELTOS, 100% were new and 0% 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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Mitsubishi PAJERO Kia SELTOS

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