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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Volkswagen TIGUAN vs Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS

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

Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 on NZ roads
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Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS 16,556 on NZ roads
$22/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS at $38/wk vs $60/wk
24.400000000000006 kW more power — Volkswagen TIGUAN at 127.9 kW
Volkswagen TIGUAN 17,046 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS 16,556 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,046 ✓
16,556
Fuel Economy
7.6 L/100km
4.8 L/100km ✓
Power
127.9 kW ✓
103.5 kW
Weight
2,168.8 kg ✓
2,256.2 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2007–2026
2017–2026
Imported New
86%
99%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Volkswagen TIGUAN Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS
AUCKLAND 7,095 5,227
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,278 1,170
WELLINGTON CITY 680 780
HAMILTON CITY 717 654
TAURANGA CITY 780 536
DUNEDIN CITY 310 391
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 276 400
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 353 275

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Volkswagen TIGUAN or Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS?

The Volkswagen TIGUAN is more common with 17,046 registered in New Zealand compared to 16,556 for the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Volkswagen TIGUAN or Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS uses less fuel at 4.8 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 Volkswagen TIGUAN and Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Volkswagen TIGUAN is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

86% of Volkswagen TIGUAN models were imported new to NZ, while 13% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS, 99% were new and 0% 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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