Ford Focus 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 910 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 2 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 36 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 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 7400 | |
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