Mazda Mazda3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Ford Focus
- Length176.8 in – 177.6 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight2,780 lb – 2,930 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Ford Focus width66.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.2 in shorter (177.2 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 250 lb heavier (2,855 lb vs 2,606 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 250 lb heavier (2,855 lb vs 2,606 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.6 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.2 in shorter (177.2 in vs 175.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 175.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 67.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,855 lb | 2,606 lb | 250 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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