The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 27,900

€ 20,400

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
71.9
77.9
57.9
69.1
77
71.9 in
Width
69.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
172.7
103.9
175.6
172.7 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.92 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
DEH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
71.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft