The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 45,000

€ 32,200

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 9.6 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1676
1891
2138
1735
1795
2050
1891 mm
Width
1795 mm
2138 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1676 mm
Height
1735 mm
2864
4708
2640
4610
4708 mm
Length
4610 mm
2864 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.22 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
G01
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
290 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0D
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
9.89 kg/bhp
11.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
40 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
569 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
569 mi
611 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
134.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L