The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 20,300

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 MPS is 6 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
103.9
177.6
104.3
171.6
177.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.61 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BL
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
256.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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