The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 28,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
57.8
71.8
79.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.7
104.7
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
DYB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
560 mi
Range
499 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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