The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 41,000

€ 23,200

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 RS is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.9
71.8
79.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.3
172.8
106.3
175.6
172.8 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.04 %

General
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
DYB-RS
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
165 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
37 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
500 mi
Range
834 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft






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