The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 40,300
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 42,300
 BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive20d
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20d
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
70.7
80.7
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d 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 (15 - 18)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20d 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 xDrive20d
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.78 %
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SJ
Generation
F25
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 X3 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FA20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
743 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft