The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 20,100
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus RS is 2.8 inches shorter and 2.7 inches wider.
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
57.9
69.1
77
71.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
172.8
103.9
175.6
172.8 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.98 %
General
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
DYB-RS
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
165 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft






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

















