Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.7 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 329 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 2,962 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 329 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 2,962 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 4.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.2 in)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 1.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.1 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 0.7 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.9 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 4.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusMazda Mazda3Difference
Length175.0 in179.2 in4.2 in
Width67.8 in69.1 in1.3 in
Height58.6 in57.9 in0.7 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.9 in1.0 in
Ground clearance4.7 in——
Curb weight2,633 lb2,962 lb329 lb

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