The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is 2.8 inches longer and 2.7 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
69.1 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
175.6 in
Length
172.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.04 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
BL
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
128 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
500 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft