Ford Focus 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 2008 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 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 460 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5200 | |
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