The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 46,700

€ 31,900

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 xDrive28i is 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.65 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
16.35 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
31 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
555 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
555 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
142.1 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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