Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Ford Focus Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Ford and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Focus and the Mazda have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Mazda. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Focus finally gets moving.

Utility
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Ford Focus can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford Focus.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Focus offers a bit more head room than the MAZDASPEED3, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Focus is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously heavier than the Ford Focus. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than the Ford because of its larger tank. The Ford Focus and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Focus to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The MAZDASPEED3 pales in comparison to the Ford Focus regarding fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 costs considerably more than the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Ford Focus.

Overview
The Ford and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have the same basic after-sale protection.