The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 29,800

€ 24,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
DEH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
695 mi
Range
540 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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