BMW 1 series 2004 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 820 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 66 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 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): | 1`810 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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