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 5.8 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.22 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
261 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
