BMW 3 Series Compact (2001 – 2005) vs Ford Focus 3 Doors (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Ford Focus 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 215 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,262 mm, the BMW 3 Series Compact is 91 mm longer than the Ford Focus 3 Doors.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Compact
2001 – 2005
|
Ford
Focus 3 Doors
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | Compact · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 192 hp | 75 – 215 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 330 Nm | 123 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 11.9 s | 6.7 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 235 km/h | 168 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.1 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,440 kg | 1,150 – 1,283 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.