Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 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 – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.5 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
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 115 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 62.9 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 115 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,634 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 6.6 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
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 175.5 in | 6.6 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 | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,634 lb | 115 lb |
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