Focus vs MX-5 Miata
Ford · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
MX-5 Miata
Beats the Focus by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the MX-5 Miata beats the Focus by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the MX-5 Miata thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
210 hp
181 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
220 km/h
225 km/h
Engine
1.0L EcoBoost / 1.5L / 2.0L
2.0L SkyActiv-G
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
150 - 400 Nm
205 Nm
Price
$25,000
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Focus
MX-5 Miata
100 m
6.524s
6.533s
1/8 mile
9.654s
9.656s
1/4 mile
14.537s
14.514s
1 km
26.151s
26.006s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Focus is $25,000 vs $30,000 for the MX-5 Miata — a $5,000 gap. Power: Focus makes 29 hp more (210 vs 181). Top speed: MX-5 Miata runs to 225 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Focus.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Focus or the MX-5 Miata?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the MX-5 Miata is faster, beating the Focus by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Focus vs the MX-5 Miata?
The Focus hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the MX-5 Miata does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Focus produces 210 hp; the MX-5 Miata produces 181 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Focus tops out at 220 km/h, and the MX-5 Miata reaches 225 km/h.
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