The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08)
€ 29,800

€ 34,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 2.0i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.0i
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 2.0i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.87 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.0i
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.0i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
FB20
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 2.0i
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.0i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.0i
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft