Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length175.2 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,109 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 0.4 in shorter (175.2 in vs 174.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.1 in taller (63.6 in vs 63.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 540 lb heavier (3,109 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 540 lb heavier (3,109 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Length: BMW X1 is 0.4 in shorter (175.2 in vs 174.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 1.6 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 1.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekBMW X1Difference
Length175.2 in174.8 in0.4 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in1.6 in
Height63.6 in63.5 in0.1 in
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in1.4 in
Ground clearance8.7 in7.0 in1.7 in
Curb weight3,109 lb3,649 lb540 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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