Holden Vectra Liftback (2002 – 2005) vs Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 211 hp. The Holden Vectra Liftback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 248 km/h against 211 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,345 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback is 86 mm longer than the Holden Vectra Liftback.
| Specification |
Holden
Vectra Liftback
2002 – 2005
|
Mazda
6 / Atenza Hatchback
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Australia | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | Liftback · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 211 hp | 120 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 370 Nm | 165 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 11.5 s | 9.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 248 km/h | 196 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.1 L/100 km | 6.5 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,650 kg | 1,270 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

