The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,900

€ 56,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30e.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
68.3
70.7
80.7
66
74.4
84.2
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.3 in
Height
66 in
103.9
180.9
112.8
185.4
180.9 in
Length
185.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
992 lb
21.79 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
SJ
Generation
G01
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
EE20
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
288 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30e
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30e
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24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.55 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
112 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30e
34 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
1479 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
1479 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30e
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).
39.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive30e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft