The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 20,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.4
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.06 %

General
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
256.7 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft