The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 32,100

€ 17,900

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d 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 Ti-VCT.
BMW 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.48 %

General
BMW 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
BMW 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 123d
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
4
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