2016 Ford Focus vs 2016 Mazda MAZDA3

2016 Ford Focus

2016 Mazda MAZDA3

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S	26	36	$16,622	$17,225
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE	26	36	$17,681	$18,515
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium	26	38	$22,180	$23,225
Focus 5-Door HB RS	19	25	$34,285	$35,900
Focus 5-Door HB SE	26	36	$18,159	$19,015
Focus 5-Door HB ST	22	31	$23,326	$24,425
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium	26	38	$22,657	$23,725

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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring	30	41	$22,576	$23,595
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	30	41	$18,083	$18,895
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	30	41	$20,185	$21,095
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	28	39	$24,678	$25,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring	28	39	$23,723	$24,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring	29	41	$21,571	$22,545
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	29	41	$17,081	$17,845
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring	29	41	$19,183	$20,045
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring	25	37	$23,673	$24,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring	30	40	$23,243	$24,295
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Sport	30	40	$18,753	$19,595
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring	30	40	$20,856	$21,795
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring	27	37	$25,345	$26,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring	27	37	$24,389	$25,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring	29	40	$22,241	$23,245
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Sport	29	40	$17,748	$18,545
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring	29	40	$19,851	$20,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring	26	35	$24,343	$25,445

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,622

$22,576

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,225

$23,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$287 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, the 2016 Ford Focus remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market.

The 2016 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving and best-looking small cars, with a more premium feel than its (now even lower) price might suggest.

TCC Likes

High-performance Focus ST, hyper-performance RS
High-mpg 1.0L EcoBoost model
Titanium model takes on luxe badges

Satisfying performance
Excellent handling
Eye-catching exterior

TCC Dislikes

Space-robbing dash design
Cluttered base audio controls
Road noise

Busy ride
Tight back seat
Road noise

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

96.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

33.2

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

180.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

12.4

Brakes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2935

2930

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4450

150 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6500

155 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44Z

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.82

3.59

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.02

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Focus

Mazda Mazda3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

5.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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