Subaru Forester vs BMW X1

2026 Subaru Forester
2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995MSRP
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2023 BMW X1
2023 BMW X1
$39,100MSRP
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2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995MSRP
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2023 BMW X1
$39,100MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1998-Present

Years produced

2012-Present

MSRP

$29,995

MSRP

$39,100

Listings

1630

Listings

969

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Premium interior materials

  • Fun to drive

Cons

  • Some advanced safety features are not standard

  • Features we really want bump the price up significantly

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

The all-new, third-generation X1 subcompact crossover is zippy and fun enough to be worthy of the distinction, but with new capability and plenty of cargo space, it’s bringing the utility, too.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 180 hp H4

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

241 hp @ 4500 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

34
2026 Subaru Forester
2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 BMW X1
2023 BMW X1
$39,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW X1
$39,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1998-Present
2012-Present
MSRP
$29,995
$39,100
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

4.4

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Premium interior materials

  • Fun to drive

Cons

  • Some advanced safety features are not standard

  • Features we really want bump the price up significantly

Summary
The all-new, third-generation X1 subcompact crossover is zippy and fun enough to be worthy of the distinction, but with new capability and plenty of cargo space, it’s bringing the utility, too.
Video
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 180 hp H4
2.0L 241 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 4500 rpm
MPG City
26
25
MPG Highway
33
34
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