The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17)
€ 29,800
€ 39,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 3.8 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive18d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.3
179.5 in
Length
183.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.12 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
886 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
886 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
