Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · BMW X1
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.7 in shorter (181.5 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.7 in shorter (181.5 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 174.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 63.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,660 lb | — |
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