The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)

€ 35,900
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive18d
€ 40,300
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 35,900
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 xDrive18d is an inch shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
73
78.2
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
103.9
180.9
179.9 in
Length
180.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.52 %
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)

General

BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
E83
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive18d
141 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive18d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

 REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
28.38 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive18d
38 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 xDrive18d
672 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive18d
127.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 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