The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 40,300
€ 43,600
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 2.5si.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 2.5si
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.9
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
103.9
180.9
110
179.9
180.9 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 2.5si
3580 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.25 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 2.5si
SJ
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 2.5si
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 2.5si
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 2.5si
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 2.5si
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
439 mi
Range
412 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
