The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 39,900
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 44,800
 BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive25i
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0XT is an inch longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
70.7 in
Width
73 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
68.3 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
180.9 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
7.76 %
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
SJ
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FA20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i

▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
438 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft