BMW 1 series 2004 vs Ford Focus 2008

 
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Ford Focus
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 163 HP136 HP
Torque: 340 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.75.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.4 l/100km
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway1170 km on highway
760 km with real consumption820 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.23 m4.34 m
Width: 1.75 m1.84 m
Height: 1.43 m1.50 m
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 litres396 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1247 litres
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 meters10.6 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`8401`875
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better
Average price (€): 34002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 6.8/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Ford Focus has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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