The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 25,900

€ 52,100

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 4.7 cm shorter, 8.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1685
1795
2050
1661
1881
2098
1795 mm
Width
1881 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1685 mm
Height
1661 mm
2640
4610
2810
4657
4610 mm
Length
4657 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1478 kg
Kerb Weight
1895 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2410 kg

Weight Difference:
417 kg
22.01 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
SJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
FB20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
254 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
560 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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9.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
9.99 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
541 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
706 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L