Focus estate III vs 6 estate II (GH): which is better?
Ford Focus estate III (2010–2019) vs Mazda 6 estate II (GH) (2008–2012): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Focus estate III
Mazda 6 estate II (GH)Specifications
| Ford Focus estate III | Mazda 6 estate II (GH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2010–2019 | 2008–2012 |
| Body | estate | estate |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.6 Ti-VCT | 2.0 |
| Power, up to | 125 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque, up to | 159 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | automatic |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 556 mm | 4 765 mm |
| Width | 1 823 mm | 1 795 mm |
| Height | 1 505 mm | 1 490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 648 mm | 2 725 mm |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 64 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 13 675 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Ford Focus estate III
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost engine: Duratec suffers timing belt and ignition coil wear
- Ford PowerShift DPS6 gearbox: dry clutch vibration and jerking
Engine (Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost): on Duratec — timing belt and ignition coil wear; on EcoBoost — overheating and coolant leaks on the 1.6.
Gearbox (Ford PowerShift DPS6): dry clutch vibration and jerks; axle seal leaks onto the clutch; control unit failure.
Mazda 6 estate II (GH)
Pros
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Mazda Z6 / LF / FS engine: oil consumption at high mileage
Engine (Mazda Z6 / LF / FS): oil consumption at higher mileage; carbon buildup and ring coking.
Which one to choose
- Focus estate III — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
- 6 estate II (GH) — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Focus estate III or 6 estate II (GH)?
Focus estate III: up to 125 hp, 6 estate II (GH): up to 147 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Focus estate III — about 13 675 ₸, 6 estate II (GH) — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.