Ford Focus 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 11 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 66 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 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 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`875 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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