The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15)

€ 48,700
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 29,900
 Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0D
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
74.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.4 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
183.3 in
Length
180.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15)

General

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
Generation
SJ
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-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
242 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
32 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
570 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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)
44.3 cu ft