The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 46,200
€ 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 considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
103
179.5
110.6
183
179.5 in
Length
183 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.83 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic 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 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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 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).
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
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
