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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Nissan X-TRAIL vs Subaru LEGACY

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

Nissan X-TRAIL 48,707 on NZ roads
VS
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 on NZ roads
$4/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan X-TRAIL at $59/wk vs $63/wk
11.300000000000011 kW more power — Subaru LEGACY at 136.8 kW
Nissan X-TRAIL 48,707 in NZ
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 in NZ
Registered in NZ
48,707 ✓
38,450
Fuel Economy
7.5 L/100km ✓
8 L/100km
Power
125.5 kW
136.8 kW ✓
Weight
1,972.9 kg
1,735.1 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
5
Year Range
2000–2026
1989–2021
Imported New
51%
12%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Nissan X-TRAIL vs Subaru LEGACY: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Nissan X-TRAIL has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan X-TRAIL Subaru LEGACY
AUCKLAND 16,463 10,056
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 3,632 5,156
HAMILTON CITY 1,982 1,211
TAURANGA CITY 1,696 1,179
WELLINGTON CITY 1,162 1,078
DUNEDIN CITY 894 1,265
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,130 785
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT — 1,578

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Nissan X-TRAIL or Subaru LEGACY?

The Nissan X-TRAIL is more common with 48,707 registered in New Zealand compared to 38,450 for the Subaru LEGACY. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Nissan X-TRAIL or Subaru LEGACY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan X-TRAIL uses less fuel at 7.5 L/100km compared to 8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Nissan X-TRAIL and Subaru LEGACY the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Nissan X-TRAIL is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Subaru LEGACY runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

51% of Nissan X-TRAIL models were imported new to NZ, while 49% came as used imports. For the Subaru LEGACY, 12% were new and 86% 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 X-TRAIL Subaru LEGACY

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