Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • 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
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
245hp183kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km496mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
-
Trunk volume
420L
387L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 28iSubaru Forester III 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 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 III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
30.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 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 III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT 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 III2.5 XT
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
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 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 III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i6.1 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT6.0 s

Although BMW X1 (E84) 28i has more power, Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and BMW X1 (E84) 28i: 0.1 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 III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 28i and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 2.8 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 III2.5 XT
561 km
348 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
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 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/h6.1 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 III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 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/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
6.1 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
245 hp
183 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
797 km
496 mi
561 km
348 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 2.5 XT
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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