2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
