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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mazda PREMACY vs Volkswagen TIGUAN

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

Mazda PREMACY 17,740 on NZ roads
VS
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 on NZ roads
$6/week cheaper to fuel — Mazda PREMACY at $54/wk vs $60/wk
43.900000000000006 kW more power — Volkswagen TIGUAN at 127.9 kW
Mazda PREMACY 17,740 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,740 ✓
17,046
Fuel Economy
6.9 L/100km ✓
7.6 L/100km
Power
84 kW
127.9 kW ✓
Weight
1,866.4 kg ✓
2,168.8 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
1999–2018
2007–2026
Imported New
0%
86%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mazda PREMACY Volkswagen TIGUAN
AUCKLAND 6,102 7,095
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,248 1,278
HAMILTON CITY 876 717
TAURANGA CITY 741 780
WELLINGTON CITY 599 680
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 344 353
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 382 276
LOWER HUTT CITY 547 —

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Mazda PREMACY is more common with 17,740 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 PREMACY or Volkswagen TIGUAN?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mazda PREMACY uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 7.6 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN 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 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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