The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 38,300
€ 31,900
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 xDrive20d is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.59 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
175 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
22.86 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
36 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
641 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
641 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
133.7 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
