Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 28ivsSubaru Forester IV 2.0

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 IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

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
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    863 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,613 kg
    3,556 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
863km536mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
220mm9in
Trunk volume
420L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,577L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
171g/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 IV 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 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 IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iSubaruForester IV2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
36.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
149 km/h
93 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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i has 4 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: 4 hp (3 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 IV2.0
350 Nm
258 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 IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 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 IV2.0
221 km/h
137 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 IV2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.1 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.2 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 IV2.0
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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
863 km
536 mi
SubaruForester IV2.0
706 km
439 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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 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 IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 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 IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
863 km
536 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iSubaru Forester IV 2.0
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 157 km (98 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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