The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive30i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
€ 56,700

€ 27,400

€ 56,700
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 X4 xDrive30i is 6.2 inches longer, 4.8 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
63.8
75.5
84.2
68.3
70.7
80.7
75.5 in
Width
70.7 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.8 in
Height
68.3 in
112.8
187.1
103.9
180.9
187.1 in
Length
180.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
13.54 %

General
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
G02
Generation
SJ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive30i
249 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive30i
258 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive30i
15.89 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive30i
33 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
561 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW X4 xDrive30i
561 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive30i
136.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 xDrive30i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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