BMW iX1 vs Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra leads on 10–80% charge. The BMW iX1 leads on cargo space.
SUV
BMW iX1 eDrive20 (ab 03/26)
1 of 10 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · bmw.de
66/100#123 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
66/100#53 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX1BMW iX1SolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.7 cu ft· 11%
- Power
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX1 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: Solterra Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Top speed | no data | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Drive | no data | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Solterra ET-HS AWD (Japan, 2025.10 update) |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Subaru Solterra if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX1Subaru Solterra
Range
79- Different test cycles - not compared.79Charging
4146Performance
38no dataPracticality
7165
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX1
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW iX1
- 319 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- BMW iX1
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- BMW iX1
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX1
- 8.6 sversion not named
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX1 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 37 sources
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