BMW 1 series 2004 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Ford Focus, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 66 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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