The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
€ 29,900
€ 40,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
68.3 in
Height
65.4 in
103.9
180.9
110.6
183.3
180.9 in
Length
183.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
SJ
Generation
F25
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 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 X3 xDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
▶ REPLAY
24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.55 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
654 mi
Range
562 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
562 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
