Sedan car comparison

Nissan SKYLINE vs Toyota MARKX

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

Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota MARKX 10,308 on NZ roads
$11/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota MARKX at $64/wk vs $75/wk
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ Wins 2 of 3
Toyota MARKX 10,308 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,527
10,308
Fuel Economy
9.5 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Power
206.2 kW
Weight
1,778.7 kg
1,845.7 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1967–2022
1990–2018
Imported New
2%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan SKYLINE Toyota MARKX
AUCKLAND 5,634 3,912
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,723 978
HAMILTON CITY 876 507
TAURANGA CITY 600 311
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 432 286
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 360 231
DUNEDIN CITY 311 193
ROTORUA DISTRICT 352

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Nissan SKYLINE is more common with 17,527 registered in New Zealand compared to 10,308 for the Toyota MARKX. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

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

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota MARKX uses less fuel at 8.1 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 Toyota MARKX 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 Toyota MARKX 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 Toyota MARKX, 0% were new and 98% 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.