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Sedan car comparison

Toyota CAMRY vs Mitsubishi LANCER

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

Toyota CAMRY 32,924 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
$6/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota CAMRY at $57/wk vs $63/wk
22.700000000000003 kW more power — Toyota CAMRY at 126.9 kW
Toyota CAMRY 32,924 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ
Registered in NZ
32,924 ✓
20,457
Fuel Economy
7.3 L/100km ✓
8 L/100km
Power
126.9 kW ✓
104.2 kW
Weight
1,973.4 kg
1,667.3 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1980–2026
1976–2019
Imported New
72%
69%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota CAMRY Mitsubishi LANCER
AUCKLAND 11,982 5,154
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,404 1,261
HAMILTON CITY 1,499 880
WELLINGTON CITY 1,100 668
TAURANGA CITY 954 622
DUNEDIN CITY 923 594
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 769 573
LOWER HUTT CITY 638 496

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota CAMRY or Mitsubishi LANCER?

The Toyota CAMRY is more common with 32,924 registered in New Zealand compared to 20,457 for the Mitsubishi LANCER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota CAMRY or Mitsubishi LANCER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota CAMRY uses less fuel at 7.3 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 Toyota CAMRY and Mitsubishi LANCER the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

72% of Toyota CAMRY models were imported new to NZ, while 26% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi LANCER, 69% were new and 28% 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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Toyota CAMRY Mitsubishi LANCER

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