The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 46,200
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 29,000
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
110.6
183
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
103
179.5
183 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.83 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)

General

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
254 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
229 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
15.8 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
26 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
462 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
170.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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