Ford Focus 5 Doors (2014 – 2018) vs Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2013 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 182 hp at most. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.6 s. The Ford Focus 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 209 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,264 kg. At 4,506 mm, the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is 147 mm longer than the Ford Focus 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus 5 Doors
2014 – 2018
|
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 21 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 85 – 182 hp | 101 – 187 hp |
| Torque | 141 – 370 Nm | 150 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 14.9 s | 7.9 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 224 km/h | 180 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 6.3 L/100 km | 3.8 – 5.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,359 mm | 4,465 – 4,506 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,755 – 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,450 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,639 – 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,264 – 1,445 kg | 1,190 – 1,389 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.