The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 31,200
€ 27,900
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
172.7
170.4 in
Length
172.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.35 %
General
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
F21
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
567 mi
Range
835 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
108 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
