The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 30,300
€ 28,300
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
105.9
170.2
104.3
171.6
170.2 in
Length
171.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.11 %
General
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
F21
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
138 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
