The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 52,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.4 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.3
179.5 in
Length
183.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.74 %
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
631 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
706 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
