The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 29,800
€ 45,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
17.92 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
SH
Generation
E83
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
438 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
179.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
