The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 28,600

€ 22,000

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.4
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.77 %

General
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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