The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 46,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
65.9
70.1
78.9
63.9
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.9
179.5 in
Length
183.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.91 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
SH
Generation
F26
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
EE20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
181 hp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 xDrive20i
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23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
631 mi
Range
578 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
578 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20i
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft
