The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 45,000
€ 25,900
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66
74.4
84.2
66.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
66 in
Height
66.3 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 2.0X
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
688 lb
17.43 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
G01
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 B48
Engine Series
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
214 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.8 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
33 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
569 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
569 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
