The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 30,100

€ 29,800

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.18 %

General
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
E81
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
598 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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