The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 42,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Forester 2.0D is 0.4 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
73
78.2
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.68 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
EE20
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
631 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft






















