The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 24,100

€ 25,700

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.8
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %

General
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
540 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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