The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 27,500
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
65.9
73
78.2
66.9
70.1
78.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.9 in
Height
66.9 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 2.0X ecomatic
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.99 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
462 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
