Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
  • Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 7.2 in shorter (182.7 in vs 175.5 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 0.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 5.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 110 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Subaru Forester is 5.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 62.9 in)
  2. Length: BMW X1 is 7.2 in shorter (182.7 in vs 175.5 in)
  3. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 110 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Width: BMW X1 is 0.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterBMW X1Difference
Length182.7 in175.5 in7.2 in
Width71.8 in71.7 in0.1 in
Height68.2 in62.9 in5.3 in
Wheelbase106.5 in105.1 in1.4 in
Ground clearance8.9 in——
Curb weight3,537 lb3,647 lb110 lb

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