The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 39,900
€ 48,700
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
68.3
70.7
80.7
63.9
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
103.9
180.9
110.6
183.9
180.9 in
Length
183.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.25 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
SJ
Generation
F26
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 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
FA20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
187 hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 xDrive20d
▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
45 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20d
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
439 mi
Range
800 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
800 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20d
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).
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).
107 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
107 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X4 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 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
