Mitsubishi OUTLANDER vs Subaru LEGACY

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

Mitsubishi OUTLANDER 78,804 in NZ

Subaru LEGACY 38,450 in NZ

Registered in NZ

78,804 ✓

38,450

Fuel Economy

6.9 L/100km ✓

8 L/100km

Power

124.6 kW

136.8 kW ✓

Weight

2,171.5 kg

1,735.1 kg ✓

Fuel Type

Petrol

Body Type

SUV & Wagon

Seats

Year Range

2003–2026

1989–2021

Imported New

64%

12%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

AUCKLAND 24,815 10,056

CHRISTCHURCH CITY 6,159 5,156

HAMILTON CITY 2,922 1,211

WELLINGTON CITY 2,889 1,078

TAURANGA CITY 2,568 1,179

DUNEDIN CITY 2,023 1,265

WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,709 785

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 1,617 —

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Mitsubishi OUTLANDER is more common with 78,804 registered in New Zealand compared to 38,450 for the Subaru LEGACY. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

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

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER uses less fuel at 6.9 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 OUTLANDER and Subaru LEGACY the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

64% of Mitsubishi OUTLANDER models were imported new to NZ, while 36% came as used imports. For the Subaru LEGACY, 12% were new and 86% 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.

Mitsubishi OUTLANDER vs Subaru LEGACY

NZ Registrations Over Time

Regional Popularity

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