The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 23,600

€ 41,000

€ 23,600
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
71.8
79.5
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.3
172.8
170.4 in
Length
172.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.09 %

General
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
F21
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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus RS
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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