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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda MAZDA6 vs Volkswagen TIGUAN

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

Mazda MAZDA6 17,308 on NZ roads
VS
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 on NZ roads
$4/week cheaper to fuel — Volkswagen TIGUAN at $60/wk vs $64/wk
2.4000000000000057 kW more power — Volkswagen TIGUAN at 127.9 kW
Mazda MAZDA6 17,308 in NZ
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,308 ✓
17,046
Fuel Economy
8.1 L/100km
7.6 L/100km ✓
Power
125.5 kW
127.9 kW ✓
Weight
1,904 kg ✓
2,168.8 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2002–2024
2007–2026
Imported New
95%
86%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda MAZDA6 Volkswagen TIGUAN
AUCKLAND 4,877 7,095
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 960 1,278
HAMILTON CITY 993 717
TAURANGA CITY 683 780
WELLINGTON CITY 537 680
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 505 276
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 415 353
DUNEDIN CITY 348 310

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Mazda MAZDA6 is more common with 17,308 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,046 for the Volkswagen TIGUAN. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mazda MAZDA6 or Volkswagen TIGUAN?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Volkswagen TIGUAN uses less fuel at 7.6 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 MAZDA6 and Volkswagen TIGUAN 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN, 86% were new and 13% 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 MAZDA6 Volkswagen TIGUAN

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