The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
170.4 in
Length
172.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.73 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
F20
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.38 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft