The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 31,800
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
105.9
170.2
172.7 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.13 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
DEH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
835 mi
Range
687 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
