The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 53,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
21.03 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
FB20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
273 mi
Range
534 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
