The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 36,600
€ 29,800
€ 36,600
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 considerably. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
66.9 in
110.6
183
103
179.5
183 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.12 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
816 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
