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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru LEGACY

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

Mazda CX-5 49,940 on NZ roads
VS
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 on NZ roads
$10/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda CX-5 at $53/wk vs $63/wk
7 kW more power — Subaru LEGACY at 136.8 kW
Mazda CX-5 49,940 in NZ
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 in NZ
Registered in NZ
49,940 ✓
38,450
Fuel Economy
6.7 L/100km ✓
8 L/100km
Power
129.8 kW
136.8 kW ✓
Weight
1,995.2 kg
1,735.1 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2007–2026
1989–2021
Imported New
67%
12%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda CX-5 Subaru LEGACY
AUCKLAND 18,468 10,056
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,172 5,156
HAMILTON CITY 2,297 1,211
TAURANGA CITY 1,896 1,179
WELLINGTON CITY 1,209 1,078
DUNEDIN CITY 980 1,265
SELWYN DISTRICT 982 717
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 900 785

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mazda CX-5 or Subaru LEGACY?

The Mazda CX-5 is more common with 49,940 registered in New Zealand compared to 38,450 for the Subaru LEGACY. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mazda CX-5 or Subaru LEGACY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda CX-5 uses less fuel at 6.7 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 Mazda CX-5 and Subaru LEGACY 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 Subaru LEGACY 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 Subaru LEGACY, 12% were new and 86% 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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Mazda CX-5 Subaru LEGACY

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