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2013 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Ford Focus and 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Ford Focus and the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

In comparing the 2013 Ford Focus's and the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Ford Focus's and the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2013 Ford Focus ranges from $3,441 to $10,799 while a used 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is priced between $4,000 to $13,495.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2013 Ford Focus’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan base engine makes 148 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Mazda3 Sedan is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. This gives the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2013 Ford Focus. The Focus uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Mazda3 Sedan uses gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2013 Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

16200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

18260

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15400 - 34195

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

16700

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

18260

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15400 - 34195

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

6481

Price Range:

3441 - 10799

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

8943

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

6481 - 17361

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

290

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

119531

# Good or Great Deals:

65

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

8163

Price Range:

4000 - 13495

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

8943

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

6481 - 17361

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Ford Focus Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Ford Focus

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

10.402491485929149

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 10.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.776785722649471

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 10.4

Ford Focus Rankings

Not yet available

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Rankings

Best Small Cars for the Money

1 / 19

Best Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 9

Best Family Small Cars

2 / 29

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 9

Best Small Cars

3 / 29

Safest Small Cars

3 / 29

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 7

Most Reliable Small Cars

4 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 29

Most Affordable Small Cars

8 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

11 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 29

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 29

Most Comfortable Small Cars

21 / 29

Best Small Cars for Tall People

27 / 29

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2013 Ford Focus Trim Levels

S, SE, ST, Titanium

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Trim Levels

i Grand Touring, i Sport, i SV, i Touring, s Grand Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

160 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

146 foot-lbs @ 4450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

148 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

135 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

322 / 446 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Ethanol, Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 33 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

363 / 479 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

90.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

11.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

94.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2907 lbs

Width:

71.8 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

178.5 inches

Wheelbase:

104.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2866 lbs

Width:

69.1 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

103.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 5.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Tuxedo Black Metallic

Gray

Sterling Gray Metallic

Silver

Ingot Silver Metallic

White

Oxford White

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Mica

Gray

Dolphin Gray Mica

Silver

Liquid Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl Mica

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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