The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 40,300
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 56,500
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500

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 xDrive30d.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive30d
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
70.7
80.7
66
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 xDrive30d
3580 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
14.29 %
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive30d
SJ
Generation
G01
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 xDrive30d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
FA20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
261 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive30d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

 REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
716 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
716 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft