The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 28,300
€ 31,200
€ 28,300
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 ST is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
58.4
71.8
79.3
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.6
105.9
170.4
171.6 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.43 %
General
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
DYB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
475 mi
Range
567 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 ST
136.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
