The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 20,300

€ 26,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 Flexifuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 118d
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 Flexifuel
BMW 118d
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 118d
DYB
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 118d
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 118d
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
422 mi
Range
704 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
256.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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