The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 31,500
€ 26,800
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i 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 EcoBoost.
BMW 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.92 %
General
BMW 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
F21
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
BMW 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft

















