The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 21,900

€ 28,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
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
170.4
171.6 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.32 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
DYB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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