The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 30,600

€ 50,300

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 8.8 cm shorter, 10.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1675
1780
2005
1661
1881
2098
1780 mm
Width
1881 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1675 mm
Height
1661 mm
2615
4560
2810
4648
4560 mm
Length
4648 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1875 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2390 kg

Weight Difference:
335 kg
17.87 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
EE20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
254 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
560 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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10.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.38 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
10.62 kg/bhp
7.38 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
45 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
631 mi
Range
694 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
123.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
459 L
Boot Capacity
550 L











1649 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L