The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 32,200

€ 47,000

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
181.5
112.8
185.4
181.5 in
Length
185.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.96 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SJ
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
EE20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
187 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20d
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24.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.71 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
39 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
611 mi
Range
845 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
611 mi
845 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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).
102.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
125.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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