The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 41,000
€ 28,200
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 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus RS
56.5
70.8
81.9
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
170
104.3
172.8
170 in
Length
172.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Ford Focus RS
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.74 %
General
BMW 118i
Ford Focus RS
F40
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
BMW 118i
Ford Focus RS
132 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
492 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 118i
492 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 118i
100.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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

















