Ford Focus engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
51 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1360 km in combined cycle
1240 km in combined cycle
950 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.36 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Ford Focus is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
316 litres
364 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1215 litres
1263 litres
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 48 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 48 litres).
Turning diameter:
12.4 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Ford Focus can be harder 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
