SUV & Wagon car comparison

Subaru LEGACY vs Mitsubishi ASX

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

Subaru LEGACY 38,450 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 on NZ roads
$4/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi ASX at $59/wk vs $63/wk
24.400000000000006 kW more power — Subaru LEGACY at 136.8 kW
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 in NZ
Registered in NZ
38,450
34,917
Fuel Economy
8 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Power
136.8 kW
112.4 kW
Weight
1,735.1 kg
1,975 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1989–2021
2010–2026
Imported New
12%
99%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Subaru LEGACY vs Mitsubishi ASX: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Subaru LEGACY has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Subaru LEGACY Mitsubishi ASX
AUCKLAND 10,056 11,735
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 5,156 1,760
HAMILTON CITY 1,211 1,251
TAURANGA CITY 1,179 1,212
WELLINGTON CITY 1,078 1,042
DUNEDIN CITY 1,265 792
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 785 810
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,578

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Subaru LEGACY or Mitsubishi ASX?

The Subaru LEGACY is more common with 38,450 registered in New Zealand compared to 34,917 for the Mitsubishi ASX. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Subaru LEGACY or Mitsubishi ASX?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi ASX uses less fuel at 7.5 L/100km compared to 8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Subaru LEGACY and Mitsubishi ASX the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

12% of Subaru LEGACY models were imported new to NZ, while 86% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi ASX, 99% were new and 1% 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.