The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 29,800
€ 48,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
66.9
70.1
78.9
63.9
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
63.9 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.9
179.5 in
Length
183.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
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 X4 xDrive20d
SH
Generation
F26
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 X4 xDrive20d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
187 hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 xDrive20d
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
45 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
800 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
800 mi
BMW X4 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).
107 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
107 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft
