2017 BMW i3 vs. 2017 Ford Focus RS

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $6,280 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 BMW i3 has a higher starting price than the 2017 Ford Focus RS. Also, the 2017 Focus RS has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 i3 gets 70.3 more mpg. In addition, although the i3 is slightly smaller, it has a taller body than the Focus RS. And then, the Ford Focus RS seats one more passenger than the BMW i3. Among similarities is the body structure.