BMW 1 series 2019 vs Ford Focus 2018

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
BMW 1 series
2019 - 2024
Ford Focus
2018 - 2021
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 1 series is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Focus can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.01.0 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 109 - 306 HP85 - 182 HP
Torque: 190 - 450 NM170 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 - 10.6 seconds8.3 - 13.5 seconds
In general, BMW 1 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Focus. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.2 - 7.14.8 - 5.5
BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.38 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres375 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1200 litres1354 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`946 kg~ 1`918 kg
Net weight:~ 1`399 kg~ 1`308 kg
Load capacity:~ 547 kg~ 610 kg
BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

low
Average price (€): 19 20010 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • fewer faults
Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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