Mazda 3

The current article presents a comparative analysis of the two high performance vehicles- 2011 Ford Fiesta Vs 2010 Mazda 3.

The major differences between these vehicles are detailed with respect to a different aspects like engine features, specs, and exterior as well as interior features.

Body Style and Power-train

Both Ford Fiesta and Mazda 3 come with four doors in both sedan and hatchback form.

Ford Fiesta for the year 2011 is featured with a 1.6-L I4 engine, which produces 120 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 109 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. The fuel efficiency of the vehicle is around 28 mpg in city and 37 mpg on highways.

2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a 2.5-L, four-cylinder engine for producing 167 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 168 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The fuel economy of the engine is 21 mpg in the city premises and 29 mpg on the highway roads.

Specifications and Dimensions

The displacement of Fiesta is around 1596 cc with a compression ratio of 11.0:1, whereas the displacement of Mazda 3 is around 2489 cc with a compression ratio of 9.7:1.

The dimensions of 2011 Ford Fiesta is around 160.1 x 66.8 x 58 inches and that of Mazda 3 is around 177.4 x 69.1 x 57.9 inches (length x width x height). The curb weight of Ford’s engine is 2537.5 lbs, whereas engine of Mazda 3 weighs up to 3004.9 lb.

Pricing Details

The price of Ford Fiesta SE for the year 2011 is around $15,120.00 and MSRP of 2010 Mazda 3 is around $21,500.00.