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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

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

Toyota RAV4 108,328 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER 78,804 on NZ roads
$4/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota RAV4 at $50/wk vs $54/wk
0.5 kW more power — Mitsubishi OUTLANDER at 124.6 kW
Toyota RAV4 108,328 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER 78,804 in NZ
Registered in NZ
108,328 ✓
78,804
Fuel Economy
6.4 L/100km ✓
6.9 L/100km
Power
124.1 kW
124.6 kW ✓
Weight
2,053.8 kg ✓
2,171.5 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
7
Year Range
1994–2026
2003–2026
Imported New
81%
64%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi OUTLANDER: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Toyota RAV4 has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota RAV4 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
AUCKLAND 42,902 24,815
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 7,860 6,159
WELLINGTON CITY 4,298 2,889
HAMILTON CITY 3,216 2,922
TAURANGA CITY 2,750 2,568
DUNEDIN CITY 2,232 2,023
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 2,618 1,617
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 2,194 1,709

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota RAV4 or Mitsubishi OUTLANDER?

The Toyota RAV4 is more common with 108,328 registered in New Zealand compared to 78,804 for the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota RAV4 or Mitsubishi OUTLANDER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota RAV4 uses less fuel at 6.4 L/100km compared to 6.9 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi OUTLANDER the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Toyota RAV4 is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

81% of Toyota RAV4 models were imported new to NZ, while 18% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER, 64% were new and 36% 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 RAV4 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

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