The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 34,600
€ 32,800
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 0.9 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
1674
1853
1987
1700
1780
2005
1853 mm
Width
1780 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1674 mm
Height
1700 mm
2795
4569
2615
4560
4569 mm
Length
4560 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
No data
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
169 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 bhp
169 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
200 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
200 NM
235 NM
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 2.0i
11.69 kg/bhp
0 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
30 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
447 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
447 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
176.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1610 L




















