Ford Focus 1999 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 106 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series 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 7 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: | 4.44 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Focus is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Focus is 54 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 7 series, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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