Ford Focus vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mazda Mazda3
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.1 in shorter (175.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 21 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.1 in shorter (175.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 21 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 179.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 69.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 2,957 lb | 21 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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