The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

€ 55,000
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive35i
€ 31,900
 Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 xDrive35i is 3.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
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 Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
18 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
152 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft