The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 40,300
€ 29,000
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
66.9 in
110.6
183
103
179.5
183 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.65 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
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 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
31 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
555 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
142.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
