Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · BMW X1
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,588 lb
- Width71.5 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 102 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,620 lb)
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 4.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 62.9 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 102 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,620 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.7 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 0.2 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 | 182.1 in | 175.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 62.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,620 lb | 102 lb |
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