Subaru Crosstrek vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · BMW X1
- Length175.2 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,109 lb – 3,208 lb
- Width70.1 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.0 in shorter (175.2 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.0 in taller (63.6 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 592 lb heavier (3,159 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 592 lb heavier (3,159 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.0 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.0 in taller (63.6 in vs 64.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.0 in shorter (175.2 in vs 177.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Crosstrek | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 177.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 64.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,159 lb | 3,750 lb | 592 lb |
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