SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota C-HR vs Mazda PREMACY

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

Toyota C-HR 18,653 on NZ roads
VS
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 on NZ roads
$22/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota C-HR at $32/wk vs $54/wk
0.20000000000000284 kW more power — Mazda PREMACY at 84 kW
Toyota C-HR 18,653 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 in NZ
Registered in NZ
18,653
17,740
Fuel Economy
4.1 L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Power
83.8 kW
84 kW
Weight
1,785.8 kg
1,866.4 kg
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
7
Year Range
2015–2026
1999–2018
Imported New
41%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota C-HR Mazda PREMACY
AUCKLAND 8,443 6,102
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,324 1,248
HAMILTON CITY 652 876
TAURANGA CITY 535 741
WELLINGTON CITY 564 599
LOWER HUTT CITY 315 547
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 374 382
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 318 332

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota C-HR or Mazda PREMACY?

The Toyota C-HR is more common with 18,653 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 — Toyota C-HR or Mazda PREMACY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota C-HR uses less fuel at 4.1 L/100km compared to 6.9 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota C-HR and Mazda PREMACY the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

41% of Toyota C-HR models were imported new to NZ, while 58% 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.