The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 41,000
€ 25,600
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. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
175.6
104.3
172.8
175.6 in
Length
172.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.15 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
BP
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
773 mi
Range
500 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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



















