The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 40,100

€ 30,700

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 xDrive20d is 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
65.9 in
110.6
183
103
179.5
183 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.34 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
181 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21.8 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
42 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
743 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
743 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft