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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Subaru FORESTER vs Mazda PREMACY

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

Subaru FORESTER 20,187 on NZ roads
VS
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 on NZ roads
$7/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda PREMACY at $54/wk vs $61/wk
41.400000000000006 kW more power — Subaru FORESTER at 125.4 kW
Subaru FORESTER 20,187 in NZ
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 in NZ
Registered in NZ
20,187 ✓
17,740
Fuel Economy
7.8 L/100km
6.9 L/100km ✓
Power
125.4 kW ✓
84 kW
Weight
1,882.6 kg
1,866.4 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
7
Year Range
1997–2026
1999–2018
Imported New
48%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Subaru FORESTER Mazda PREMACY
AUCKLAND 5,316 6,102
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,416 1,248
HAMILTON CITY 594 876
TAURANGA CITY 593 741
WELLINGTON CITY 667 599
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,096 —
DUNEDIN CITY 783 —
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 340 332

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Subaru FORESTER is more common with 20,187 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,740 for the Mazda PREMACY. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Subaru FORESTER or Mazda PREMACY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda PREMACY uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 7.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Subaru FORESTER and Mazda PREMACY the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

48% of Subaru FORESTER models were imported new to NZ, while 51% came as used imports. For the Mazda PREMACY, 0% were new and 99% 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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