Ford Focus 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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 3 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: | 85 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 40 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Focus is smaller, but higher. Ford Focus is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 608 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1653 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 108 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 143 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`160 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 24 200 | |
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