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Ford Focus vs Mazda 3 Hatchback

Ford Focus

Ford Focus

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

1.5 High Plus

Verdict

The Focus is 34% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM118,888✓RM119,620
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM90RM90
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing
Capacity1,498 cc1,496 cc
Horsepower180 hp at 6,000 rpm✓118 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque240 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓153 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Inline 4
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore × Stroke79 mm × 81.4 mm74.5 mm × 85.8 mm
Compression Ratio1014
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission NameSelectShift (6F35)SkyActiv-Drive
Gears66
Transmission ManufacturerFord/GMMazda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.6 seconds—
Rated Economy5.9 L/100 km5.9 L/100 km
Top Speed224 km/h✓200 km/h
Co2137 g/km—
Dimensions
Length4,358 mm4,460 mm
Width1,823 mm1,795 mm
Height1,484 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,648 mm2,725 mm
Weight—1,368 kg
Fuel Tank55 litres51 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space316 litres✓295 litres
Front Tyre215/50R17215/45R18
Rear Tyre215/50R17215/45R18
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory Tyres—Bridgestone Turanza T005A
Chassis
AssemblyThailand (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
SteeringRack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes—G-Vectoring Control Plus
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control—
ANCAP5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control—
Safety
Airbags2 (Driver and Passenger)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System—✓
ISOFIXAvailable for outer two rear passenger seatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking System—Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear
Lane-keeping AssistNoSteering Correction
Collision Warning—✓
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyFront Seats Only
Safety Notes—Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ReflectorLED Projector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsNormal BulbLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights—✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustablePower Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
SunroofFront, tilt and slide—
Power Sockets2 Front, 1 Rear1 Front, 2 USB-C
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio3.5" Ford SYNC with 6 Speakers8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartManual KeyKeyless Push Button
LocksRemote Control ActivationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise Control—Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist
Tiptronic✓✓
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front—4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse Camera—Yes
Folding Wing Mirrors—✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation—✓
Head-up Display—✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Convenience Notes—7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Mileage Extended100,000 km—
Warranty Manufacturer3 years5 years✓
Warranty Extended2 years—
Warranty Notes3-year / 60,000 km free service5-year/100,000 km free service

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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