Opel Vectra Hatchback (2002 – 2005) vs Mazda 6 / Atenza Wagon (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Mazda 6 / Atenza Wagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 211 hp. The Opel Vectra Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 248 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,310 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Mazda 6 / Atenza Wagon is 99 mm longer than the Opel Vectra Hatchback.
| Specification |
Opel
Vectra Hatchback
2002 – 2005
|
Mazda
6 / Atenza Wagon
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | 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 | 9.2 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 248 km/h | 192 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 9.8 L/100 km | 6.6 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,513 kg | 1,310 – 1,575 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.