The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 20,500

€ 32,600

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.3 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
69.5
78.1
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.6
105.9
170.2
171.6 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.94 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
DYB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
687 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
687 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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