The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 28,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 Flexifuel 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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
BMW 120d
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.4 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120d
DYB
Generation
E81
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 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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120d
120 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
422 mi
Range
674 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120d
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
