The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
€ 30,500

€ 36,600

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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
181.5
110.6
183
181.5 in
Length
183 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
9.96 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
SJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
EE20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 sDrive18d
▶ REPLAY
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.75 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
654 mi
Range
816 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
816 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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