Ford Focus 2011 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
|
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 45 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Ford Focus is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 430 litres | |
|
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 58 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.6 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): | 1`900 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Focus has
|
Mazda 3 has
| |