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Sedan car comparison

Nissan SKYLINE vs Nissan BLUEBIRD

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

Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan BLUEBIRD 10,691 on NZ roads
$25/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan BLUEBIRD at $50/wk vs $75/wk
104.39999999999999 kW more power — Nissan SKYLINE at 206.2 kW
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ
Nissan BLUEBIRD 10,691 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,527 ✓
10,691
Fuel Economy
9.5 L/100km
6.3 L/100km ✓
Power
206.2 kW ✓
101.8 kW
Weight
1,778.7 kg
1,477 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1967–2022
1980–2019
Imported New
2%
5%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan SKYLINE Nissan BLUEBIRD
AUCKLAND 5,634 3,201
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,723 969
HAMILTON CITY 876 478
TAURANGA CITY 600 523
DUNEDIN CITY 311 310
INVERCARGILL CITY 322 170
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 432 —
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 360 —

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Nissan SKYLINE is more common with 17,527 registered in New Zealand compared to 10,691 for the Nissan BLUEBIRD. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Nissan SKYLINE or Nissan BLUEBIRD?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan BLUEBIRD uses less fuel at 6.3 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 Nissan SKYLINE and Nissan BLUEBIRD the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Nissan SKYLINE is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Nissan BLUEBIRD runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

2% of Nissan SKYLINE models were imported new to NZ, while 93% came as used imports. For the Nissan BLUEBIRD, 5% 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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Nissan SKYLINE Nissan BLUEBIRD

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