Ford Focus 3 Doors (2004 – 2007) vs Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 145 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.2 s. The Ford Focus 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,226 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is 79 mm longer than the Ford Focus 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus 3 Doors
2004 – 2007
|
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 145 hp | 84 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 124 – 320 Nm | 122 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 14.1 s | 9.0 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 164 – 206 km/h | 169 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 7.4 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,226 – 1,397 kg | 1,160 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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