8.1
2021 Ford Focus Active review
The Ford Focus has struggled to grab the attention of buyers in Australia. That's a shame, because even the activewear-wearing Active is a good thing.
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Scott Collie
2022 Ford Focus vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Ford Focus
Mazda Mazda 3
2022 Ford
Focus
vs
2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Ford Focus ACTIVE
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING VISION
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$30,470 - $42,470
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature ride and handling
- Characterful, punchy three-cylinder engine
- Practical interior
Misses
- Blind-spot monitoring is optional
- Demure interior
- Why is no-one buying them?
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Elegant exterior
- Upscale interior
- Sporty handling
Misses
- Ride could be smoother
- Cabin could be quieter, roomier
- Powertrain merely average
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 13 | |
