Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · BMW X1
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- BMW X1 width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.0 in shorter (179.5 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 5.6 in taller (66.4 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 108.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 354 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 354 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 5.6 in taller (66.4 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 108.7 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.0 in shorter (179.5 in vs 176.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 176.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 60.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,709 lb | 354 lb |
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