The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 27,500
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 46,200
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 27,500
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 ecomatic is 8.8 cm shorter, 10.1 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
1700
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
1780
2005
1661
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
1881
2098
1780 mm
Width
1881 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1700 mm
Height
1661 mm
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
2615
4560
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
2810
4648
4560 mm
Length
4648 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1820 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2335 kg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
280 kg
15.38 %
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 bhp
254 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
196 NM
310 NM
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i

 REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.17 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
10.41 kg/bhp
7.17 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
273 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L
1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L