The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 29,900
€ 44,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.9
73
78.2
70.7 in
Width
73 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
68.3 in
Height
65.9 in
103.9
180.9
110
179.9
180.9 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
SJ
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
EE20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.55 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
654 mi
Range
438 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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).
179.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
