The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 41,000
€ 27,300
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 150 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Ford Focus RS
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.7 in
Width
71.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
176
104.3
172.8
176 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Ford Focus RS
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.75 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Ford Focus RS
BM
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 150
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Ford Focus RS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
773 mi
Range
500 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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














