2010 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2010 Ford Focus and 2010 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Ford Focus and 2010 Mazda 3 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Focus | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Focus | 3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1301 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1725 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |