The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10)
€ 40,300
€ 31,400
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 2.5X.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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 2.5X
3957 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
555 mi
401 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
142.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft
