The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 28,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.2
71.9
77.9
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 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 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
E81
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
