The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 35,600
€ 35,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
65.9
73
78.2
68.1
71.5
81.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
65.9 in
Height
68.1 in
110
179.9
105.1
182.1
179.9 in
Length
182.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.27 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
E83
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
462 mi
Range
445 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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).
127 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
