Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mazda 3 is 11 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
364 litres
362 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1263 litres
1215 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
12.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.8 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:
~ 1`864 kg
~ 1`905 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`251 kg
~ 1`346 kg
Load capacity:
~ 613 kg
~ 559 kg
Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Ford Focus. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
