The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 29,800
€ 55,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 9.7 cm shorter, 10.1 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
1700
1780
2005
1661
1881
2098
1780 mm
Width
1881 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1700 mm
Height
1661 mm
2615
4560
2810
4657
4560 mm
Length
4657 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1890 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2405 kg
Weight Difference:
400 kg
21.16 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
FB20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
400 NM
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.07 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
38 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
497 mi
Range
501 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
501 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L














