The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 29,900

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
177.6
106.3
172.7
177.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.82 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BL
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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