Mazda Mazda3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Ford Focus
- Length176.6 in – 178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight2,696 lb – 2,826 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Ford Focus width67.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.5 in shorter (177.6 in vs 173.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 100 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,662 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 100 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,662 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.0 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.5 in shorter (177.6 in vs 173.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 173.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 67.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 2,662 lb | 100 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.6 in – 178.7 in).
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