Sedan car comparison

Toyota CAMRY vs Nissan SKYLINE

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

Toyota CAMRY 32,924 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
$18/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota CAMRY at $57/wk vs $75/wk
79.29999999999998 kW more power — Nissan SKYLINE at 206.2 kW
Toyota CAMRY 32,924 in NZ
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ
Registered in NZ
32,924
17,527
Fuel Economy
7.3 L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Power
126.9 kW
206.2 kW
Weight
1,973.4 kg
1,778.7 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1980–2026
1967–2022
Imported New
72%
2%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota CAMRY Nissan SKYLINE
AUCKLAND 11,982 5,634
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,404 1,723
HAMILTON CITY 1,499 876
TAURANGA CITY 954 600
DUNEDIN CITY 923 311
WELLINGTON CITY 1,100
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 627 432
INVERCARGILL CITY 544 322

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Toyota CAMRY is more common with 32,924 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,527 for the Nissan SKYLINE. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota CAMRY or Nissan SKYLINE?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota CAMRY uses less fuel at 7.3 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 Toyota CAMRY and Nissan SKYLINE 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 Nissan SKYLINE 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 Nissan SKYLINE, 2% 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.