The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,600
€ 55,000
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 2.0X is 3.8 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.3
179.5 in
Length
183.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
18.53 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
SH
Generation
F25
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
FB20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.94 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
444 mi
Range
501 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
501 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
