The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
€ 31,900
€ 35,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.41 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
SH
Generation
E83
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)
4-speed automatic 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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
FB20
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
273 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
462 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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
