The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20d (14 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 46,400

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
66.9
70.1
78.9
63.9
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
63.9 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.9
179.5 in
Length
183.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.12 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
SH
Generation
F26
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)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
FB20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
187 hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive20d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20d
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
273 mi
Range
771 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
771 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20d
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X4 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft