BMW X1 (2012 – 2015) vs Ford Focus ST 5 doors (2012 – 2014): specs compared
The Ford Focus ST 5 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. The BMW X1 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.5 s. The Ford Focus ST 5 doors has the higher top speed: 248 km/h against 240 km/h. The BMW X1 uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Ford Focus ST 5 doors is the lighter car, from 1,462 kg against 1,505 kg. At 4,478 mm, the BMW X1 is 117 mm longer than the Ford Focus ST 5 doors.
| Specification |
BMW
X1
2012 – 2015
|
Ford
Focus ST 5 doors
2012 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 21 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 245 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 450 Nm | 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 11.5 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 240 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.9 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 71 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 58 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,670 kg | 1,462 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.