The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 46,700

€ 31,900

€ 46,700
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 X4 xDrive20i is 4.4 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
63.9
74.1
82.6
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
63.9 in
Height
66.9 in
110.6
183.9
103
179.5
183.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.36 %

General
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
F26
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 X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive20i
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
22.04 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20i
33 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
578 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20i
578 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20i
136.5 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft