The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 31,900
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 46,200
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0si
€ 31,900
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 slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 3.0si.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0si
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
70.1
78.9
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
103
179.5
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0si
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.75 %
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0si
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 3.0si
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 3.0si
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0si

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0si
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si

 REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
273 mi
Range
404 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
404 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
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).
195.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft