The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 44,000
€ 30,600
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW X3 3.0si is 0.4 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
70.1
78.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.14 %
General
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
14.93 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
412 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
412 mi
631 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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).
129.6 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
191.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
