The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 43,600
BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17) BMW X3 xDrive20d
€ 29,800
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
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 xDrive20d (14 - 17)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.44 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

General

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic transmission

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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
187 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
295 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
46 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
816 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft