The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 40,000
€ 30,600
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
65.9 in
110.6
183.3
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.2 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
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 with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
32 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
562 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
631 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
