The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 40,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 3.8 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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
183.3
179.5 in
Length
183.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.2 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
FB20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
273 mi
Range
562 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
562 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
