SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mitsubishi OUTLANDER vs Toyota LANDCRUISER

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

Mitsubishi OUTLANDER 78,804 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 on NZ roads
$31/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi OUTLANDER at $54/wk vs $85/wk
12.599999999999994 kW more power — Toyota LANDCRUISER at 137.2 kW
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER 78,804 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 in NZ
Registered in NZ
78,804
51,039
Fuel Economy
6.9 L/100km
10.8 L/100km
Power
124.6 kW
137.2 kW
Weight
2,171.5 kg
2,807.9 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
8
Year Range
2003–2026
1965–2026
Imported New
64%
56%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Toyota LANDCRUISER
AUCKLAND 24,815 13,933
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 6,159 4,937
TAURANGA CITY 2,568 1,436
HAMILTON CITY 2,922 1,070
DUNEDIN CITY 2,023 1,102
WELLINGTON CITY 2,889
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,709 1,084
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 1,617

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER or Toyota LANDCRUISER?

The Mitsubishi OUTLANDER is more common with 78,804 registered in New Zealand compared to 51,039 for the Toyota LANDCRUISER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mitsubishi OUTLANDER or Toyota LANDCRUISER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100km compared to 10.8 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 Toyota LANDCRUISER 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 Toyota LANDCRUISER runs on diesel.

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 Toyota LANDCRUISER, 56% were new and 41% 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.