The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 29,000

€ 45,200

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 0.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
1700
1780
2005
1674
1853
1987
1780 mm
Width
1853 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1700 mm
Height
1674 mm
2615
4560
2795
4569
4560 mm
Length
4569 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
14.6 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
268 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
196 NM
315 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30i
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10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.47 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
444 mi
Range
438 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
179.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L