Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsSubaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    496 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
245hp183kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
-
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km496mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,700mm67in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,615mm103in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
225mm9in
Trunk volume
420L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 28iSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
35.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW

BMW X1 (E84) 28i has 15 hp more than Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and BMW X1 (E84) 28i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i6.5 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
797 km
496 mi
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
571 km
355 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (E84)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 28i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (E84)28i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (E84)28i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
245 hp
183 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
Range score
797 km
496 mi
571 km
355 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 28iSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 226 km (140 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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