The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (11 - 13)
€ 38,000

€ 24,700

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 xDrive20i is 8.8 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1661
1881
2098
1700
1780
2005
1881 mm
Width
1780 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1661 mm
Height
1700 mm
2810
4648
2615
4560
4648 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1785 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
14.85 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
270 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
9.86 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
36 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
527 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
527 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
149.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L