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 3.9 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
66
74.4
84.2
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
66 in
Height
68.3 in
112.8
185.4
103.9
181.5
185.4 in
Length
181.5 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.22 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
G01
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.8 lb/hp
24.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
33 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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)
328 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft