BMW 2 series 2015 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite less power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 7 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 362 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1062 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 28 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 5800 | |
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