The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 26,800

€ 23,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.4
172.7 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.67 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
DEH
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
426 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 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