Ford Focus 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Focus) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 8 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 5 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1354 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`294 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 606 kg | 550 kg | |
| Ford Focus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than BMW 1 series. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above 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 (€): | 10 200 | 12 000 | |
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