The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 31,300

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d
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
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.51 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d
DEH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d
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
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
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
695 mi
Range
751 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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