3 small cars: Low cost, high content
The Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza and Mazda Mazda3 are respected players in the small-car segment and economical in their own right. Go above the base trim and price them with options – you’ll be surprised how much more car you get for the money.
Engines & Power |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| Standard Engine | 2.0L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 148 hp H4 | 2.5L 167 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 6500 RPM | 148 @ 6200 RPM | 167 @ 6000 RPM | 292 @ 6350 RPM | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 146 @ 4450 RPM | 145 @ 4200 RPM | 168 @ 4000 RPM | 260 @ 4800 RPM | |
| Valves/Valve Configuration | 16/DOHC | 16/DOHC | 16/DOHC | 24/DOHC | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1992 | 1995 | 2489 | 3604 | |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) | 3.44 X 3.27 | 3.31 X 3.54 | 3.50 X 3.94 | 3.78 X 3.27 | |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 | |
| Fuel Type/System | Flex Fuel/DI | Gasoline/SEFI | Gasoline/SEFI | Gasoline/SEFI | |
| Turbocharger | No | No | No | No | |
| Supercharger | No | No | No | No | |
Transmissions |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| Standard Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive | 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | 6-Speed Manual Overdrive | 8-Speed Automatic Overdrive | |
Payload & Towing |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 90.70 | 97.50 | 94.60 | 106.30 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 23.80 | 22.50 | 17.00 | 16.30 | |
| Standard Towing (lb.) | No data | No data | No data | 1000 | |
| Max Towing (lb.) | No data | No data | No data | 1000 | |
| Standard Payload (lb.) | 827 | No data | No data | No data | |
| Max Payload (lb.) | 827 | No data | No data | No data | |
| Standard GVWR (lb.) | 3990 | 4299 | No data | 5100 | |
| Max GVWR (lb.) | 3990 | 4299 | No data | 5100 | |
Braking & Traction |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive | N/A | Std. | N/A | N/A | |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. | |
| Automatic Load-Leveling | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Electronic Brake Assistance | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. | |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Locking Differential | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Traction Control | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. | |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. |
| Next Steps |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
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