The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)

€ 40,100
BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive20d
€ 29,400
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14)
74.1
82.6
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
74.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.4 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
183 in
Length
180.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
11.63 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
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 xDrive20d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
280 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21.8 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
42 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
743 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft