The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 40,500
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
66.3
70.7
80.7
65.9
73
78.2
70.7 in
Width
73 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
103.9
181.5
110
179.9
181.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3258 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
19.01 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SJ
Generation
E83
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FB20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
175 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.99 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
22.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
541 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
137.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
