Ford Focus Sports vs Mazda 3 Hatchback

[JaMiH]

I'm planning to buy a car for my sister. This is just for city driving and she is just a fairly new driver... She wants a hatchback and so far here are my choices.

This is the old Ford Focus Sports, the one with the Moonroof and Electronic seat adjustment.
Ford Focus 2.0L Sports (This is the old one with the Moonroof)
[SIZE=2]2.0L DOHC, 16V Duratec Engine[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Horsepower :143hp / 6,000rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Torque: 185Nm / 4,500rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Price: 1,025,000 [/SIZE]


[SIZE=2]Mazda 3 1.6L[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]I-4 Z6V S-VT, DOHC, 16V Engine[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][SIZE=2]Horsepower [/SIZE]: 104hp / 6,000 rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Torque: 145 Nm / 4,000 rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Price: 879,000[/SIZE]


[SIZE=2]any comments about those two cars?[/SIZE]

[BlueBimmer]

Focus nalang...but why not consider the mazda3 2.0R, that should be the one being compared to the focus sport..para malapit presyo..

[mazdamazda]

I'll go for the Ford Focus...

It has more rear passenger headroom & cargo room.

It has a bigger engine but is more fuel efficient because of its better power to weight ratio (and also better automatic transmission). Although if it's up to me, I'd rather get the Ford Focus TDCi for its engine alone! :2thumbsup:

It has the lowest NVH level among all econo compact sedans.

The ride is a bit better and IMO more suited for the road conditions here in the Philippines.

Having all these difference, I feel that the price difference between the two of them is very justifiable when purchasing the Ford Focus HB.

[dardmc]

go for the ford focus 1.8 hatchback its much cheaper at 849k i think no sunroof,single cd in dash,but retractable side mirros with signal lights.. no rear aircon also..

[dardmc]

flexifuel also for 1.8l focus hatch..

[washburn]

Focus Focus diesel! manual lang to (kung ok lang sa sister mo manual) pero tipid daw nito sa gas

[Djerms]

I heard that the duratorq focus is no ordinary manual. Driver needs to get used to it for you to shift smoothly. Initially maraming nagtest drive na namatayan ang makina.

[dardmc]

actually namatayan din ako pero ive just forced it on clutch to run kung malakas nga talaga yung torque nya, pero madali syang paandarin with regards to gas manuals.. usual diesel kc pede mong iandar on clutch with no accelerator..

[washburn]

OT di ko alam a, mukang problema nga ng Ford ang manual nila, kasi yung ford lynx ng mother in law ng utol ko kailangan mo pang i-rev bago mo i-release ang clutch para di ka mamatayan,

[BlueBimmer]

hassle yang ganyan sa girl driver...better opt for the matic 2.0 focus sport para all in na.

[JaMiH]

A/T nga yung gusto ng sister ko.. Kasi unang choice ko nga is the diesel one from Ford Focus.. Pero M/T lang siya...

Gusto nya din talaga Hatchback... kaya hindi Mazda 3 2.0L yung pang compare ko...

[saipeme]

I'm planning to buy a car for my sister. This is just for city driving and she is just a fairly new driver... She wants a hatchback and so far here are my choices.

This is the old Ford Focus Sports, the one with the Moonroof and Electronic seat adjustment.
Ford Focus 2.0L Sports (This is the old one with the Moonroof)
[SIZE=2]2.0L DOHC, 16V Duratec Engine[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Horsepower :143hp / 6,000rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Torque: 185Nm / 4,500rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Price: 1,025,000 [/SIZE]


[SIZE=2]Mazda 3 1.6L[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]I-4 Z6V S-VT, DOHC, 16V Engine[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][SIZE=2]Horsepower [/SIZE]: 104hp / 6,000 rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Torque: 145 Nm / 4,000 rpm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Price: 879,000[/SIZE]


[SIZE=2]any comments about those two cars?[/SIZE]

if the price is not your concern ford focus sports features and specs speaks the price diff leather seat,better acceleration,better fc,moonroof, powered seat etc., by the way the price now of focus sports gas is 969T (999-30 discount)...

[mazdamazda]

I heard that the duratorq focus is no ordinary manual. Driver needs to get used to it for you to shift smoothly. Initially maraming nagtest drive na namatayan ang makina.

After driving it... I don't think that there's any basis for this.

On the other hand, this is one of the easiest car to drag launch.

[niky]

If we're talking brand new, there is some indication that the new Mazda3 1.6 is more economical than before.

The advantage of the 2.0 is that it'll give you the same fuel economy at moderate speed... in other words, if you like to drive a bit more quickly, the 1.6 will use the same amount of gas as the 2.0.

But if you take it easy, you can save with the 1.6.

[pajerokid]

Just curious, is the old 2.0L focus hatch (with sunroof) still available from the dealers ? Their pricelists now indicate otherwise.

[dardmc]

yup its still available.. basically they just discontinued 1.6 ghia models..
new lineup now for ford focus is:
1.8l flexifuel ghia and hatchbacks
2.0l flexifuel hatchbacks and diesel hatchback..

cheers!

[ghosthunter]

If it's for your sister... The Mazda3 HB would be a good choice.

Between the two, you can save money on fuel cost. Both are about as flexible in terms of cargo capacity. Personally, I don't like the seats in the Mazda3 because they are NOT comfortable for long trips. The Focus seats are more supportive.

[Dr.Kamiya]

I'd get the Focus.

[erickdpogi]

I'll buy the 2.0 sport. It's more appealing to me than the hatchback mz3.

[yuichi]

OT di ko alam a, mukang problema nga ng Ford ang manual nila, kasi yung ford lynx ng mother in law ng utol ko kailangan mo pang i-rev bago mo i-release ang clutch para di ka mamatayan,

i find it's clutch soft and comfy kahit sa traffic.