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 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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 2.5X
3814 lb
Curb Weight
No data
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
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
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 2.5X
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
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 2.0i
25.77 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
25 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft
