The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 56,500

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 14.8 cm shorter, 11.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1700
1780
2005
1676
1891
2138
1780 mm
Width
1891 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1700 mm
Height
1676 mm
2615
4560
2864
4708
4560 mm
Length
4708 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1895 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
345 kg
18.21 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
SH
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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 B57
FB20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
261 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
196 NM
620 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.47 kg/bhp
7.26 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
444 mi
Range
716 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
716 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L