The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 31,900
€ 43,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 2.5si.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 2.5si
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 2.5si
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.29 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 2.5si
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 2.5si
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 2.5si
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
273 mi
Range
412 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
