The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0d DPF (06 - 07) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,400

€ 29,400

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 2.0d DPF is an inch shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.9
73
78.2
68.3
70.7
80.7
73 in
Width
70.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.9 in
Height
68.3 in
110
179.9
103.9
180.9
179.9 in
Length
180.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
13.08 %

General
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
E83
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
243 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
27.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
27.11 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
33 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
578 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
578 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
148.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft