BMW 3 series 2005 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 73 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.5 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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 300'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 482 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 22 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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