Holden Epica (2007 – 2011) vs Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback (2007 – 2013): specs compared
The Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 206 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,499 kg. At 4,803 mm, the Holden Epica is 68 mm longer than the Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback.
| Specification |
Holden
Epica
2007 – 2011
|
Mazda
6 / Atenza Hatchback
2007 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Australia | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 156 hp | 120 – 179 hp |
| Torque | 236 – 320 Nm | 165 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 9.9 s | 8.3 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 206 km/h | 195 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 9.3 L/100 km | 4.2 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,735 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,499 – 1,570 kg | 1,395 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.