The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 46,200
€ 30,700
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
65.9 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 2.0D
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.81 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
Generation
SH
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
254 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
15.8 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
26 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
462 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
462 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
170.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
