The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 32,200
€ 68,700
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
68.3
70.7
80.7
66
74.7
84.2
70.7 in
Width
74.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.3 in
Height
66 in
103.9
181.5
112.8
185.7
181.5 in
Length
185.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.79 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
EE20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
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24.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.71 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
39 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
611 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
611 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
155.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
125.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
