The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 29,400
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 52,500
 BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X4 xDrive28i
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive28i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive28i
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
63.9
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
70.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
68.3 in
Height
63.9 in
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.9
180.9 in
Length
183.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive28i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.26 %
BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive28i
SJ
Generation
F26
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 X4 xDrive28i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
FB20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
242 hp
BMW X4 xDrive28i
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive28i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive28i

▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.57 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive28i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
570 mi
BMW X4 xDrive28i
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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X4 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft