SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda MAZDA6 vs Toyota ESTIMA

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

Mazda MAZDA6 17,308 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 on NZ roads
$5/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda MAZDA6 at $64/wk vs $69/wk
10.5 kW more power — Mazda MAZDA6 at 125.5 kW
Mazda MAZDA6 17,308 in NZ Wins 4 of 4
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,308
17,260
Fuel Economy
8.1 L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Power
125.5 kW
115 kW
Weight
1,904 kg
2,160.9 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
8
Year Range
2002–2024
1990–2019
Imported New
95%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda MAZDA6 Toyota ESTIMA
AUCKLAND 4,877 6,119
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 960 1,626
HAMILTON CITY 993 618
TAURANGA CITY 683 473
WELLINGTON CITY 537 419
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 467 321
LOWER HUTT CITY 431 305
DUNEDIN CITY 348 388

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Mazda MAZDA6 is more common with 17,308 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,260 for the Toyota ESTIMA. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mazda MAZDA6 or Toyota ESTIMA?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda MAZDA6 uses less fuel at 8.1 L/100km compared to 8.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Mazda MAZDA6 and Toyota ESTIMA the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

95% of Mazda MAZDA6 models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Toyota ESTIMA, 0% were new and 98% 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.