Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 200 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.1
7.7
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
51 litres
51 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1240 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
1410 km on highway
800 km on highway
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.39 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 7 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
364 litres
260 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1263 litres
1045 litres
Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 104 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 218 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
12.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better
