The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 43,600
€ 40,300
€ 43,600
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 2.5si is an inch shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
BMW X3 2.5si
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 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.25 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 2.5si
191.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
