The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 28,600
€ 20,500
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 1.6 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 120i.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120i
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 120i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.86 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120i
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 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
499 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1210 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
