Ford Focus RS vs BMW 218i Active Tourer

Ford Focus RS

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

BMW 218i Active Tourer

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Ford Focus RS

The Ford Focus RS blends serious straight-line pace with everyday 5-seat practicality at a price that reads as good value in its segment. Best for drivers who want performance without giving up compact-city usability.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety350 hp

Car B

BMW 218i Active Tourer

The BMW 218i Active Tourer is an efficient, city-friendly hatchback with enough room for a small family. It offers good value in its segment with balanced performance and a strong safety standing.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 57 / 55

City 56 / 60

Budget / value 58 / 48

Road trip 39 / 42

Performance 36 / 31

Cargo 14 / 23

Practical 43 / 40

Premium 29 / 45

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Focus RS · Orange = BMW 218i Active Tourer

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Focus RS BMW 218i Active Tourer

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Pros & cons

Ford Focus RS

0-100 km/h in 4.7 s and 266 km/h top speed deliver standout performance
Five seats and compact footprint suit family-compact and city use
8.1 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the power
Price of 36,500 offers good value in its segment
Only 261 L trunk limits cargo-heavy use and long road trips
Front-wheel drive may reduce traction and winter confidence
Costs more than non-performance compact alternatives
Performance focus can be more than many buyers need day to day

BMW 218i Active Tourer

Efficient for its class (5.6 L/100 km) helps keep urban fuel costs down
Balanced city performance with 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s for confident merging
Practical five-seat layout and a usable 415 L trunk for daily family needs
Strong safety standing within its segment
Limited cargo flexibility for bulky items compared with larger body styles
FWD only may limit traction in harsh winter conditions
136 hp and 220 Nm won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
No electrified powertrain option

Verdict

Pick Ford Focus RS if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Ford Focus RS is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW 218i Active Tourer if…

Performance & capability

BMW 218i Active Tourer is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Focus RS

BMW 218i Active Tourer

Verdict

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