The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 20,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.4
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.01 %

General
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
E87
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
256.7 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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