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Sedan car comparison

Mitsubishi LANCER vs Nissan BLUEBIRD

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan BLUEBIRD 10,691 on NZ roads
$13/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan BLUEBIRD at $50/wk vs $63/wk
2.4000000000000057 kW more power — Mitsubishi LANCER at 104.2 kW
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ
Nissan BLUEBIRD 10,691 in NZ
Registered in NZ
20,457 ✓
10,691
Fuel Economy
8 L/100km
6.3 L/100km ✓
Power
104.2 kW ✓
101.8 kW
Weight
1,667.3 kg
1,477 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1976–2019
1980–2019
Imported New
69%
5%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mitsubishi LANCER vs Nissan BLUEBIRD: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mitsubishi LANCER has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi LANCER Nissan BLUEBIRD
AUCKLAND 5,154 3,201
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,261 969
HAMILTON CITY 880 478
TAURANGA CITY 622 523
DUNEDIN CITY 594 310
WELLINGTON CITY 668 185
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 573 163
LOWER HUTT CITY 496 166

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi LANCER or Nissan BLUEBIRD?

The Mitsubishi LANCER is more common with 20,457 registered in New Zealand compared to 10,691 for the Nissan BLUEBIRD. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mitsubishi LANCER or Nissan BLUEBIRD?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan BLUEBIRD uses less fuel at 6.3 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 Mitsubishi LANCER and Nissan BLUEBIRD the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mitsubishi LANCER is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Nissan BLUEBIRD runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

69% of Mitsubishi LANCER models were imported new to NZ, while 28% came as used imports. For the Nissan BLUEBIRD, 5% were new and 93% 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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Mitsubishi LANCER Nissan BLUEBIRD

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