The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 53,000
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.8 cm shorter, 11.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30i
1675
1780
2005
1676
1891
2138
1780 mm
Width
1891 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1675 mm
Height
1676 mm
2615
4560
2864
4708
4560 mm
Length
4708 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30i
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1790 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
10.34 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30i
SH
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

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 xDrive30i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
EE20
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
249 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
350 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.07 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
48 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
674 mi
Range
561 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
205 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L



















