The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 26,600

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 Flexifuel 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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
BMW 120i
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.51 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120i
DYB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 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 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
422 mi
Range
499 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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