Ford Focus Mk3 or Mazda 3 BL?

2011–2018 vs 2009–2013 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Focus Mk3 4,556 mm, 3 BL 4,580 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk3 476 l, 3 BL 430 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk3 3.8 l/100 km, 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk3 77–184 kW, 3 BL 77–191 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk3 31 items (Trend), 3 BL 25 items (Comfort).
On Autodrom: Focus Mk3 from €10,800 (1 listing); no 3 BL is listed right now.

Ford Focus Mk32011–2018 · 10 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, AmbienteSpecifications →1 listing from €10,800 →

Mazda 3 BL2009–2013 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, DirectSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk32011–20181 listing · from €10,800	Mazda 3 BL2009–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,358 mm–4,556 mm	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,823 mm	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm
Height	Height1,471 mm–1,505 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume277 l–476 l	Trunk volume340 l–430 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,263 kg–1,437 kg	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2018	Production years2009–2013
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines12
Power	Power77–184 kW (105–250 hp)	Power77–191 kW (105–260 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 TDCi 120	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · ST 2.0 EcoBoost	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS
Top speed	Top speed248 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Trend	Items in the base trim25 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Titanium	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Focus Mk3 or Mazda 3 BL?

Length: Mazda 3 BL 4,580 mm, Ford Focus Mk3 4,556 mm (a 24 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,648 mm. Boot: 430 vs 476 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk3 or Mazda 3 BL?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk3 uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 TDCi 120); the most frugal Mazda 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 CD 115).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk3 or Mazda 3 BL?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk3 makes 184 kW (250 hp) (ST 2.0 EcoBoost); the strongest Mazda 3 BL 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS).

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