Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mazda Mazda3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 250 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,855 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 250 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,855 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.1 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus is 2.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusMazda Mazda3Difference
Length175.0 in177.2 in2.2 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in2.4 in
Height58.6 in57.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.9 in1.0 in
Ground clearance—4.8 in—
Curb weight2,606 lb2,855 lb250 lb

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