BMW X1 vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Subaru Crosstrek

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.4 in
  • Height62.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,543 lb – 3,697 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 0.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in taller (62.9 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 449 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,172 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 449 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,172 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in taller (62.9 in vs 63.6 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.0 in)
  5. Length: BMW X1 is 0.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 175.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru CrosstrekSubaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru CrosstrekSubaru Crosstrek has 1.7 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X1Subaru CrosstrekDifference
Length175.4 in175.8 in0.4 in
Width71.7 in71.0 in0.7 in
Height62.9 in63.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.9 in0.2 in
Ground clearance7.0 in8.7 in1.7 in
Curb weight3,620 lb3,172 lb449 lb

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