SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota C-HR vs Toyota ESTIMA

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

Toyota C-HR 18,653 on NZ roads
VS
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 on NZ roads
$37/week cheaper to fuel — Toyota C-HR at $32/wk vs $69/wk
31.200000000000003 kW more power — Toyota ESTIMA at 115 kW
Toyota C-HR 18,653 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Toyota ESTIMA 17,260 in NZ
Registered in NZ
18,653
17,260
Fuel Economy
4.1 L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Power
83.8 kW
115 kW
Weight
1,785.8 kg
2,160.9 kg
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
8
Year Range
2015–2026
1990–2019
Imported New
41%
0%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Toyota C-HR vs Toyota ESTIMA: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Toyota C-HR has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota C-HR Toyota ESTIMA
AUCKLAND 8,443 6,119
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,324 1,626
HAMILTON CITY 652 618
TAURANGA CITY 535 473
WELLINGTON CITY 564 419
DUNEDIN CITY 368 388
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 318 321
LOWER HUTT CITY 315 305

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota C-HR or Toyota ESTIMA?

The Toyota C-HR is more common with 18,653 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,260 for the Toyota ESTIMA. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota C-HR or Toyota ESTIMA?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Toyota C-HR uses less fuel at 4.1 L/100km compared to 8.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota C-HR and Toyota ESTIMA the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Toyota C-HR is primarily a hybrid vehicle while the Toyota ESTIMA runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

41% of Toyota C-HR models were imported new to NZ, while 58% came as used imports. For the Toyota ESTIMA, 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.