Ford Focus 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 408 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 11 600 | |
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