The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 29,000
€ 40,500
€ 29,000
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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
73
78.2
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.06 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SH
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)
4-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
175 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 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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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.99 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
22.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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).
137.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
