BMW 3 series 2002 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and Ford Focus have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 15 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 910 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 85 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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