Spec Sizes

Mazda Mazda3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length176.8 in – 177.6 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.9 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in
  • Curb weight2,780 lb – 2,930 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 3.8 in shorter (177.2 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 157 lb heavier (2,855 lb vs 2,698 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 157 lb heavier (2,855 lb vs 2,698 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 3.8 in shorter (177.2 in vs 173.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • 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

SpecMazda Mazda3Ford FocusDifference
Length177.2 in173.4 in3.8 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in2.4 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in0.6 in
Wheelbase103.9 in102.9 in1.0 in
Ground clearance4.8 in——
Curb weight2,855 lb2,698 lb157 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 177.6 in).

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