The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 38,000
€ 35,000
€ 38,000
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 2.3 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
1661
1881
2098
1730
1815
2065
1881 mm
Width
1815 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2065 mm
1661 mm
Height
1730 mm
2810
4648
2670
4625
4648 mm
Length
4625 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
1785 kg
Kerb Weight
1656 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
7.23 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
F25
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
194 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
270 NM
194 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
9.86 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
36 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
527 mi
Range
445 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
527 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
509 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1779 L



















