The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 29,000
€ 47,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
66.9
70.1
78.9
66
74.4
84.2
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
66 in
103
179.5
112.8
185.4
179.5 in
Length
185.4 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.06 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SH
Generation
G01
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
8-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 B47
FB20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
187 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
444 mi
Range
845 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
845 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).
102.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
