Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2004 – 2009) vs Vauxhall Vectra Saloon (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 155 hp. The Vauxhall Vectra Saloon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 208 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,336 kg. At 4,610 mm, the Vauxhall Vectra Saloon is 119 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2004 – 2009
|
Vauxhall
Vectra Saloon
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 163 hp | 120 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 245 Nm | 175 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.4 s | 8.6 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 208 km/h | 200 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km | 5.7 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 – 4,491 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,798 – 2,037 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,165 – 1,310 kg | 1,336 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.