The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,900
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 53,200
 BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive35i
€ 39,900
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 2.0XT is 2.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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 2.0XT 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 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5280 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
10.21 %
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
FA20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
473 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 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