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Sedan car comparison

Mitsubishi LANCER vs Nissan SKYLINE

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

Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
$12/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi LANCER at $63/wk vs $75/wk
101.99999999999999 kW more power — Nissan SKYLINE at 206.2 kW
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ
Registered in NZ
20,457 ✓
17,527
Fuel Economy
8 L/100km ✓
9.5 L/100km
Power
104.2 kW
206.2 kW ✓
Weight
1,667.3 kg ✓
1,778.7 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1976–2019
1967–2022
Imported New
69%
2%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi LANCER Nissan SKYLINE
AUCKLAND 5,154 5,634
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,261 1,723
HAMILTON CITY 880 876
TAURANGA CITY 622 600
DUNEDIN CITY 594 311
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 470 432
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 456 360
WELLINGTON CITY 668 —

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Mitsubishi LANCER is more common with 20,457 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,527 for the Nissan SKYLINE. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

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

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi LANCER uses less fuel at 8 L/100km compared to 9.5 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 SKYLINE 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 SKYLINE 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 SKYLINE, 2% 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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