2011 Ford Focus vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Focus | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Focus | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
