The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 35,600
€ 30,700
€ 35,600
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW X3 xDrive20i is 0.4 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
70.1
78.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
462 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
