The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 17,900

€ 23,700

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.6
104.7
166.9
171.6 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
DYB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.92 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
514 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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