The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 42,300

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
179.5 in
Length
183 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.21 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SH
Generation
F25
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 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FB20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20d
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
743 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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