SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota WISH vs Subaru FORESTER

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

Toyota WISH 22,793 on NZ roads
VS
Subaru FORESTER 20,187 on NZ roads
$7/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota WISH at $54/wk vs $61/wk
Toyota WISH 22,793 in NZ Wins 3 of 3
Subaru FORESTER 20,187 in NZ
Registered in NZ
22,793
20,187
Fuel Economy
6.8 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
Power
125.4 kW
Weight
1,708 kg
1,882.6 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
7
5
Year Range
2001–2018
1997–2026
Imported New
0%
48%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Toyota WISH vs Subaru FORESTER: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Toyota WISH has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota WISH Subaru FORESTER
AUCKLAND 9,437 5,316
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,952 2,416
HAMILTON CITY 1,000 594
WELLINGTON CITY 702 667
DUNEDIN CITY 527 783
TAURANGA CITY 683 593
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,096
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 353 340

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota WISH or Subaru FORESTER?

The Toyota WISH is more common with 22,793 registered in New Zealand compared to 20,187 for the Subaru FORESTER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota WISH or Subaru FORESTER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota WISH uses less fuel at 6.8 L/100km compared to 7.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota WISH and Subaru FORESTER the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Toyota WISH is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Subaru FORESTER runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

0% of Toyota WISH models were imported new to NZ, while 99% came as used imports. For the Subaru FORESTER, 48% were new and 51% 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.