The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 41,400
€ 25,900
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.5si is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.9
73
78.2
66.3
70.7
80.7
73 in
Width
70.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
110
179.9
103.9
181.5
179.9 in
Length
181.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
721 lb
18.12 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
E83
Generation
SJ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
421 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
