The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 50,300

€ 31,900

€ 50,300
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 xDrive30d is 8.8 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1661
1881
2098
1700
1780
2005
1881 mm
Width
1780 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1661 mm
Height
1700 mm
2810
4648
2615
4560
4648 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1875 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
325 kg
17.33 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
560 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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7.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
7.38 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
47 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
694 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L