The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 14)
€ 27,300

€ 16,500

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.4
71.8
79.3
68.9 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
104.7
166.4
104.3
171.6
166.4 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.91 %

General
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
E87
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
84 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.33 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
33.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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