The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
€ 53,200

€ 27,400

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 5.3 cm longer, 8.6 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1661
1881
2098
1735
1795
2050
1881 mm
Width
1795 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1661 mm
Height
1735 mm
2810
4648
2640
4595
4648 mm
Length
4595 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1880 kg
Kerb Weight
1552 kg
2395 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
328 kg
17.45 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
400 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
6.23 kg/bhp
10.49 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
32 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
473 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L