The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (11 - 13) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,700

€ 46,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 2.0X is 11.1 cm shorter, 10.1 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
1700
1780
2005
1624
1881
2098
1780 mm
Width
1881 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1700 mm
Height
1624 mm
2615
4560
2810
4671
4560 mm
Length
4671 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2325 kg

Weight Difference:
290 kg
16.02 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
SH
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
FB20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
270 NM
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive20i
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.27 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
38 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20i
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
497 mi
Range
578 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
578 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1400 L