1 Series E87 vs Focus II: which is better?
BMW 1 Series E87 (2004–2011) vs Ford Focus II (2004–2011): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
BMW 1 Series E87
Ford Focus IISpecifications
| BMW 1 Series E87 | Ford Focus II | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2004–2011 | 2004–2011 |
| Body | hatchback | hatchback |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.6 (116i) | 1.6 Duratec |
| Power, up to | 115 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque, up to | 150 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | manual |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 227 mm | 4 342 mm |
| Width | 1 751 mm | 1 839 mm |
| Height | 1 430 mm | 1 497 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 660 mm | 2 640 mm |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 55 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 13 675 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
BMW 1 Series E87
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- No data
Ford Focus II
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost engine: Duratec suffers timing belt and ignition coil wear
- Ford 6F35/6F50/4F27E gearbox: valve body and solenoid wear
Engine (Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost): on Duratec — timing belt and ignition coil wear; on EcoBoost — overheating and coolant leaks on the 1.6.
Gearbox (Ford 6F35/6F50/4F27E): valve body and solenoid wear; shift shocks.
Which one to choose
- 1 Series E87 — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase.
- Focus II — if you care more about: fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: 1 Series E87 or Focus II?
1 Series E87: up to 115 hp, Focus II: up to 100 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: 1 Series E87 — about 13 675 ₸, Focus II — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.