Subaru Crosstrek vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,113 lb – 3,239 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 0.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in narrower (71.0 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.9 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 444 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 3,620 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 444 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 3,620 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 62.9 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.7 in narrower (71.0 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Length: BMW X1 is 0.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 175.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for BMW X1
  • 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

SpecSubaru CrosstrekBMW X1Difference
Length175.8 in175.4 in0.4 in
Width71.0 in71.7 in0.7 in
Height63.6 in62.9 in0.7 in
Wheelbase104.9 in105.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.7 in7.0 in1.7 in
Curb weight3,176 lb3,620 lb444 lb

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