Ford Focus vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Mazda Mazda3
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 104 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,892 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 104 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,892 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 177.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 2,892 lb | 104 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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