The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus RS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
172.8 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.09 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
DYB-RS
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
610 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft