Mazda Mazda3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Ford Focus
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 104 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 104 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 175.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 2,995 lb | 104 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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