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SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Subaru LEGACY

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

Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 on NZ roads
VS
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 on NZ roads
$22/week cheaper to fuel — Subaru LEGACY at $63/wk vs $85/wk
0.39999999999997726 kW more power — Toyota LANDCRUISER at 137.2 kW
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 in NZ
Subaru LEGACY 38,450 in NZ
Registered in NZ
51,039 ✓
38,450
Fuel Economy
10.8 L/100km
8 L/100km ✓
Power
137.2 kW ✓
136.8 kW
Weight
2,807.9 kg
1,735.1 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
8
5
Year Range
1965–2026
1989–2021
Imported New
56%
12%

NZ Registrations Over Time

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

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota LANDCRUISER Subaru LEGACY
AUCKLAND 13,933 10,056
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,937 5,156
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,598 1,578
TAURANGA CITY 1,436 1,179
WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT 1,577 872
DUNEDIN CITY 1,102 1,265
HAMILTON CITY 1,070 1,211
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,084 785

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota LANDCRUISER or Subaru LEGACY?

The Toyota LANDCRUISER is more common with 51,039 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 — Toyota LANDCRUISER or Subaru LEGACY?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Subaru LEGACY uses less fuel at 8 L/100km compared to 10.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota LANDCRUISER and Subaru LEGACY the same body type?

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

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

56% of Toyota LANDCRUISER models were imported new to NZ, while 41% 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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