Mazda 3 2004 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 11 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 77 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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