BMW 3 series 2002 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 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: | 4.48 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`755 | |
| 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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