The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 47,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
3258 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
897 lb
21.58 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
FB20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
541 mi
Range
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
158.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
