The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 26,800

€ 31,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
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
170.4
172.7 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.95 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
DEH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
567 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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