The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
€ 30,700
€ 35,600
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
EE20
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
674 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
