Ford Focus 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Ford Focus
2011 - 2014
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 150 HP143 HP
Torque: n/a NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds9.1 seconds
Ford Focus engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.75.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km7.7 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 120 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 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle1060 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1310 km on highway
730 km with real consumption810 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 N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.53 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Ford Focus is larger.
Ford Focus and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 372 litres460 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Ford Focus has 88 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight: 1`900 kg1`880 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 (€): 34005000
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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