The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 22,700

€ 29,800

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is 2.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.1 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
172.7
175.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.51 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BL
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
503 mi
Range
695 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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