The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 40,000

€ 31,900

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 9.7 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1661
1881
2098
1700
1780
2005
1881 mm
Width
1780 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1661 mm
Height
1700 mm
2810
4657
2615
4560
4657 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2310 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
13.65 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
270 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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9.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
9.92 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
38 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
562 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L