Ford Capri 1300 vs BMW 218i — full comparison

Ford Capri 1300

Coupe · Gasoline

BMW 218i

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

Ford Capri 1300

With a very low purchase price and fuel use that’s efficient for its class, the Ford Capri 1300 suits budget-focused city driving. Four seats and a 480 L trunk add everyday practicality, though power is modest.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline

Car B

BMW 218i

The BMW 218i emphasizes efficiency and everyday usability with good value in its segment. It suits city driving and light road-trip duty, though outright performance and cargo space are modest.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety5.4 L/100km140 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 19 / 39

City 43 / 45

Budget / value 52 / 49

Road trip 29 / 41

Performance 35 / 37

Cargo 24 / 20

Practical 19 / 23

Premium 10 / 45

Winter 14 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Capri 1300 · Orange = BMW 218i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Capri 1300 BMW 218i

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Pros & cons

Ford Capri 1300

Very low purchase price for accessible ownership
Efficient for its class at 9 L/100 km
Large 480 L trunk supports errands and weekend bags
0–100 km/h in 11 s is adequate for daily traffic
Only 68 hp; not for drivers seeking strong performance
Seats four, which may not suit families needing five
Not positioned as premium
Weak fit for winter driving

BMW 218i

Efficient for its class (5.4 L/100 km combined)
Good value in its segment at around 35,000
Five seats and a 360 L trunk support occasional road trips
Adequate daily performance (140 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s) with a city-focused usage fit
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; coupe body and 360 L trunk limit hauling
Moderate acceleration won’t satisfy performance seekers
Overall practicality trails roomier body styles
Price may stretch buyers chasing the lowest possible cost

Verdict

Pick Ford Capri 1300 if…

Lower entry price

Ford Capri 1300 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick BMW 218i if…

More power

BMW 218i puts out 140 hp vs 68 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Capri 1300

BMW 218i

Verdict

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