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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 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 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

262 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    863 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
245hp183kW
262hp195kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
863km536mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
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-
225mm9in
Trunk volume
420L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,610L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
28.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 17 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
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
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i6.4 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6.5 s

Although Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has more power, BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 3.2 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
863 km
536 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.5 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
245 hp
183 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,477 mm
176.3 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
863 km
536 mi
571 km
355 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 77 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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