The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25d Steptronic (18 - 19)
€ 35,000

€ 52,500

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive25d.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
68.1
71.5
81.3
66
74.4
84.2
71.5 in
Width
74.4 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.1 in
Height
66 in
105.1
182.1
112.8
185.4
182.1 in
Length
185.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
3651 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
10.01 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
S5
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
FB20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 hp
228 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25d
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25d
▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
24.67 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
35 mpg
43 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25d
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
445 mi
Range
678 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
445 mi
678 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25d
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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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