Mazda 3 2004 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 65 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 13 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
878 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 96 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 369 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): | no data | 1`860 | |
| 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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