2024 BMW X1 vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

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2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the BMW X1 than the Subaru Ascent. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X1 and the Subaru Ascent.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X1 as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X1 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Ascent.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.

Handling
The BMW X1 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X1 has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the BMW X1 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Ascent.

Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.