The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 29,400
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 53,200
 BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive35i
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘ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 is 2.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
110.6
183
180.9 in
Length
183 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5280 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
15.85 %
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
SJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive35i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
FB20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
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 xDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
473 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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