The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 68,700
€ 35,000
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 2.0ie is 3.6 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
68.1
71.5
81.3
66
74.7
84.2
71.5 in
Width
74.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.1 in
Height
66 in
105.1
182.1
112.8
185.7
182.1 in
Length
185.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
3651 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
12.15 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
S5
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
FB20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
24.67 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
445 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
445 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
127 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 2.0ie
127 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
