The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 31,000

€ 25,800

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
105.9
170.2
104.3
171.7
170.2 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
F20
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.3 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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