Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsBMW X1 (E84) 23d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance-
194mm8in
Trunk volume
406L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurboBMW X1 (E84) 23dPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
BMWX1 (E84)23d4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX1 (E84)23d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
34.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo has 7 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 23d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (E84)23d
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and BMW X1 (E84) 23d: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Range score
-
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84) 23d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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