The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 46,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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 xDrive28i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.14 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive28i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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
