Ford Escort 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1994

 
Ford Escort
1995 - 1996
BMW 3 series
1994 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 90 HP115 HP
Torque: 134 NM168 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds12 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Escort engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 34 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.68.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km8.4 l/100km
The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Escort over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
690 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Escort) 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 3 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: 4.14 m4.43 m
Width: 1.68 m1.71 m
Height: 1.40 m1.35 m
Ford Escort is smaller, but higher.
Ford Escort is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data230 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 8501`770
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Escort, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 36007400
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 7.0/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Escort has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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