Ford Focus vs Mazda MX-30 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Focus has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3334 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus has a evident edge – offering 280 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs decisively better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Ford Focus is distinct lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1849 kg. The difference is around 519 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Focus offers somewhat more room – 392 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Focus performs to a small extent better – up to 1354 L, which is about 199 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus distinct takes the win – 560 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mazda MX-30 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mazda MX-30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.