SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi ASX

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

Mazda CX-5 49,940 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 on NZ roads
$6/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda CX-5 at $53/wk vs $59/wk
17.400000000000006 kW more power — Mazda CX-5 at 129.8 kW
Mazda CX-5 49,940 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 in NZ
Registered in NZ
49,940
34,917
Fuel Economy
6.7 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Power
129.8 kW
112.4 kW
Weight
1,995.2 kg
1,975 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2007–2026
2010–2026
Imported New
67%
99%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi ASX: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mazda CX-5 has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda CX-5 Mitsubishi ASX
AUCKLAND 18,468 11,735
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,172 1,760
HAMILTON CITY 2,297 1,251
TAURANGA CITY 1,896 1,212
WELLINGTON CITY 1,209 1,042
DUNEDIN CITY 980 792
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 900 810
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 804 790

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mazda CX-5 or Mitsubishi ASX?

The Mazda CX-5 is more common with 49,940 registered in New Zealand compared to 34,917 for the Mitsubishi ASX. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mazda CX-5 or Mitsubishi ASX?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda CX-5 uses less fuel at 6.7 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 Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi ASX the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mazda CX-5 is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mitsubishi ASX runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

67% of Mazda CX-5 models were imported new to NZ, while 32% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi ASX, 99% were new and 1% 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.