The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (11 - 13)
€ 53,000
€ 24,700
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 14.8 cm longer, 11.1 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1676
1891
2138
1700
1780
2005
1891 mm
Width
1780 mm
2138 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1676 mm
Height
1700 mm
2864
4708
2615
4560
4708 mm
Length
4560 mm
2864 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
15.08 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
G01
Generation
SH
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
249 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
350 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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7.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
7.19 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
39 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
561 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
561 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
136.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
205 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L



















