The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 24,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.2
71.9
77.9
68.9 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.2 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
172.4
166.4 in
Length
172.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %

General
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
E87
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
22 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
398 mi
Range
835 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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