Ford Focus 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2019

 
Ford Focus
2018 - 2021
BMW 1 series
2019 - 2020
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 182 HP140 HP
Torque: 240 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds8.5 seconds
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive.
Ford Focus engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.55.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km6.3 l/100km
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 Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres42 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway970 km on highway
710 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.32 m
Width: 1.83 m1.80 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 6 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 375 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1354 litres1200 litres
Ford Focus has 5 litres less 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 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9001`845
Safety:
Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests.
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 (€): 13 40024 600
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • more power
  • higher safety
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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