The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 30,300
 BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 2.6 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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172.8 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.08 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)

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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
557 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft