SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda PREMACY vs Mazda MAZDA6

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

Mazda PREMACY 17,740 on NZ roads
VS
Mazda MAZDA6 17,308 on NZ roads
$10/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda PREMACY at $54/wk vs $64/wk
41.5 kW more power — Mazda MAZDA6 at 125.5 kW
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mazda MAZDA6 17,308 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,740
17,308
Fuel Economy
6.9 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Power
84 kW
125.5 kW
Weight
1,866.4 kg
1,904 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
1999–2018
2002–2024
Imported New
0%
95%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mazda PREMACY vs Mazda MAZDA6: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mazda PREMACY has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda PREMACY Mazda MAZDA6
AUCKLAND 6,102 4,877
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,248 960
HAMILTON CITY 876 993
TAURANGA CITY 741 683
WELLINGTON CITY 599 537
LOWER HUTT CITY 547 431
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 382 505
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 332 467

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mazda PREMACY or Mazda MAZDA6?

The Mazda PREMACY is more common with 17,740 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,308 for the Mazda MAZDA6. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mazda PREMACY or Mazda MAZDA6?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda PREMACY uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 8.1 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Mazda PREMACY and Mazda MAZDA6 the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mazda PREMACY is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mazda MAZDA6 runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

0% of Mazda PREMACY models were imported new to NZ, while 99% came as used imports. For the Mazda MAZDA6, 95% were new and 3% 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.