The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 29,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
71.9
77.9
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
172.7
166.9 in
Length
172.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.5 %

General
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
E81
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
19 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
388 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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