The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 47,400

€ 25,900

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 4.1 cm shorter, 5.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1674
1853
1987
1685
1795
2050
1853 mm
Width
1795 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1674 mm
Height
1685 mm
2795
4569
2640
4610
4569 mm
Length
4610 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1478 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
362 kg
19.67 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
E83
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
315 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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6.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.99 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
6.87 kg/bhp
9.99 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
29 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
429 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L