The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 39,600
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 sDrive20i
€ 29,000
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 sDrive20i is 3.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.68 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)

General

BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive20i
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i
21.38 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive20i
35 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X3 sDrive20i
621 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
127 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive20i
127 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 sDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft