The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 29,400
€ 55,300
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 is 2.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
68.3 in
Height
65.4 in
103.9
180.9
110.6
183
180.9 in
Length
183 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
17.81 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
SJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
FB20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
309 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.57 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
574 mi
Range
682 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
682 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
