BMW 1 series 2019 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 156 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 1 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 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: | 4.32 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 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 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1354 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 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 (kg): | 2`085 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 14 200 | |
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