The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,200
€ 29,800
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 3.0si is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.03 %
General
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
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-B30
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
404 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
