The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,200
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 31,900
 Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 46,200
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (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 ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

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-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 ecomatic

▶ 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 ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
26 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
462 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
170.4 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 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