The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0d DPF (06 - 07) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,400

€ 40,300

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 2.0XT.
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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 2.0XT
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.77 %

General
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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 2.0XT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
FA20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
27.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
27.11 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
33 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
578 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
578 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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