Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · BMW X1
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 277 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 277 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 177.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 64.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,474 lb | 3,750 lb | 277 lb |
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