BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
60 litres
730 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Ford Focus is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
372 litres
480 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 108 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg):
1`900
1`965
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better
