The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,600
€ 29,000
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0i is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.9
73
78.2
66.9
70.1
78.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.9 in
Height
66.9 in
110
179.9
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.41 %
General
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
25.77 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
25 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
447 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
447 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
176.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
