Ford Focus vs. Mazda MAZDASPEED3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and Mazda MAZDASPEED3 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 Ford Focus and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.
When comparing the Ford Focus's and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.
Pricing: A used 2013 Ford Focus ranges from $3,905 to $13,995 while a used 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is priced between $6,990 to $16,026.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 base engine makes 263 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The MAZDASPEED3 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 398 miles. This gives the Ford Focus the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Focus uses ethanol, gasoline, and the MAZDASPEED3 uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and cargo space. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
18260
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15400 - 34195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7926
Price Range:
3905 - 13995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
8943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
6481 - 17361
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
265
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
123921
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11136
Price Range:
6990 - 16026
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108227
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
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:
1.7422893516169735
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Focus Trim Levels
Not yet available
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Trim Levels
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
263 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 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:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 398 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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
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:
N/A
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:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2920 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
171.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3281 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
177.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Candy Metallic / Performance Blue
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clear Coat
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Mica
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Velocity Red Bicolor
Silver
Silver Metallic Bicolor
White
Crystal White Bicolor
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black / Charcoal Black with Red
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Red
Charcoal Black/Tuscany Red
White
Arctic White/Charcoal Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Black and Red Insert
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
