The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 26,100

€ 31,300

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
71.9
77.9
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
172.7
166.9 in
Length
172.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.07 %

General
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
E81
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
499 mi
Range
664 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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