The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 55,900
€ 30,500
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 2.4 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
63.9
74.1
82.6
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.9 in
Height
68.3 in
110.6
183.9
103.9
181.5
183.9 in
Length
181.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
734 lb
17.57 %
General
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F26
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive30d
254 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive30d
16.45 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive30d
40 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW X4 xDrive30d
706 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 xDrive30d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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















