The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 53,200
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive35i
€ 29,800
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
103
179.5
183 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
20.75 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
152 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.73 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
27 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
497 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft