Subaru Forester 2024 vs BMW X1 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X1 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 180 HP | 136 - 312 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 - 241 NM | 230 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 5.4 - 9.2 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X1 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 8.1 | 1.1 - 9.0 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | 189 - 205 mm (7.4 - 8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 15 cm longer than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 779 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2107 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 239 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 507 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`870 kg | ~ 2`235 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`681 kg | ~ 1`673 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 189 kg | ~ 562 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than BMW X1. Therefore, BMW X1 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 33 800 | |
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