Subaru Forester vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · BMW X1
- 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
- Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.6 in taller (68.2 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 213 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 213 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.6 in taller (68.2 in vs 64.6 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 177.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 72.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 64.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 3,750 lb | 213 lb |
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