Ford Focus 2008 vs Mazda 3 2006

 
Ford Focus
2008 - 2010
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 80 HP84 HP
Torque: 124 NM122 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.2 seconds14.9 seconds
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive.
Ford Focus engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km7.6 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway980 km on highway
710 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years13 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford FiestaUsed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.49 m
Width: 1.84 m1.78 m
Height: 1.50 m1.47 m
Ford Focus is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 537 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
931 litres1285 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 124 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 354 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7351`715
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

high
Mazda 3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 18001800
Rating in user reviews: 6.8/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • roomier boot
Mazda 3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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