The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 40,300
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 40,300
 BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive20i
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
70.7
80.7
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 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 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 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 xDrive20i
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.53 %
BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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 xDrive20i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
FA20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
555 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
555 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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