The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25d Steptronic (18 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 52,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 xDrive25d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive25d
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 xDrive25d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.03 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive25d
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 xDrive25d
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
208 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
208 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive25d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25d
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.5 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
19.5 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25d
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
497 mi
Range
768 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
768 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25d
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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
