Mazda 3 2004 vs Ford Focus 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 215 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
1270 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.42 m | 4.34 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
Mazda 3 is 8 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 385 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1247 litres | |
Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 612 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`790 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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