The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 32,900
€ 28,600
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
57.2
71.9
77.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.8
104.7
166.9
172.8 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.15 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
DEH
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
409 mi
Range
499 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft



















