The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 17,900

€ 30,100

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 120d.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
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 120d
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.81 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
DYB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.92 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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