The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,300
€ 45,000
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
68.3
70.7
80.7
66
74.4
84.2
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.3 in
Height
66 in
103.9
180.9
112.8
185.4
180.9 in
Length
185.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.27 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
SJ
Generation
G01
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 B48
FA20
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
439 mi
Range
569 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
569 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
