The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)

€ 40,000
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive20i
€ 30,000
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 xDrive20i is 1.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
70.7
80.7
74.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.4 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
103.9
181.5
183.3 in
Length
181.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
608 lb
15.36 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)

General

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
32 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft