BMW 3 series 2008 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 90 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 5.4 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 980 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1516 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`900 | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4200 | |
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