The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08)
€ 29,900

€ 34,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 2.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 2.0i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
1735
1795
2050
1674
1853
1987
1795 mm
Width
1853 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1735 mm
Height
1674 mm
2640
4595
2795
4569
4595 mm
Length
4569 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.65 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
SJ
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
EE20
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
148 bhp
BMW X3 2.0i
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
200 NM
BMW X3 2.0i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
11.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.14 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
654 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L