The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 41,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.8
79.5
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
172.8
166.9 in
Length
172.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.02 %
General
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
E81
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
568 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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



















