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Hatchback car comparison

Nissan TIIDA vs Toyota YARIS

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

Nissan TIIDA 37,101 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota YARIS 34,042 on NZ roads
$1/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota YARIS at $44/wk vs $45/wk
22 kW more power — Nissan TIIDA at 94 kW
Nissan TIIDA 37,101 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Toyota YARIS 34,042 in NZ
Registered in NZ
37,101 ✓
34,042
Fuel Economy
5.7 L/100km
5.6 L/100km ✓
Power
94 kW ✓
72 kW
Weight
1,418.7 kg ✓
1,495 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2004–2017
1999–2026
Imported New
9%
92%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan TIIDA Toyota YARIS
AUCKLAND 12,558 12,948
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 3,093 2,951
WELLINGTON CITY 1,025 2,237
HAMILTON CITY 1,789 1,170
TAURANGA CITY 1,762 953
LOWER HUTT CITY 862 1,037
DUNEDIN CITY 890 680
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY — 1,058

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Nissan TIIDA or Toyota YARIS?

The Nissan TIIDA is more common with 37,101 registered in New Zealand compared to 34,042 for the Toyota YARIS. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Nissan TIIDA or Toyota YARIS?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota YARIS uses less fuel at 5.6 L/100km compared to 5.7 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Nissan TIIDA and Toyota YARIS the same body type?

Both are classified as Hatchback vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Nissan TIIDA is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Toyota YARIS runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

9% of Nissan TIIDA models were imported new to NZ, while 89% came as used imports. For the Toyota YARIS, 92% were new and 7% 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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