SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Mazda CX-5

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

Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 on NZ roads
VS
Mazda CX-5 49,940 on NZ roads
$32/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda CX-5 at $53/wk vs $85/wk
7.399999999999977 kW more power — Toyota LANDCRUISER at 137.2 kW
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 in NZ
Mazda CX-5 49,940 in NZ
Registered in NZ
51,039
49,940
Fuel Economy
10.8 L/100km
6.7 L/100km
Power
137.2 kW
129.8 kW
Weight
2,807.9 kg
1,995.2 kg
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
8
5
Year Range
1965–2026
2007–2026
Imported New
56%
67%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota LANDCRUISER Mazda CX-5
AUCKLAND 13,933 18,468
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,937 4,172
HAMILTON CITY 1,070 2,297
TAURANGA CITY 1,436 1,896
DUNEDIN CITY 1,102 980
SELWYN DISTRICT 1,052 982
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,084 900
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,598

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota LANDCRUISER or Mazda CX-5?

The Toyota LANDCRUISER is more common with 51,039 registered in New Zealand compared to 49,940 for the Mazda CX-5. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota LANDCRUISER or Mazda CX-5?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda CX-5 uses less fuel at 6.7 L/100km compared to 10.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota LANDCRUISER and Mazda CX-5 the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

56% of Toyota LANDCRUISER models were imported new to NZ, while 41% came as used imports. For the Mazda CX-5, 67% were new and 32% 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.