The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 47,400
€ 32,200
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.9
73
78.2
68.3
70.7
80.7
73 in
Width
70.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.9 in
Height
68.3 in
110
179.9
103.9
181.5
179.9 in
Length
181.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.68 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
E83
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
24.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
429 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
611 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
