The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 40,300
€ 55,300
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 xDrive35d.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35d
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.4
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
103.9
180.9
110.6
183
180.9 in
Length
183 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35d
3580 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
15.65 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
FA20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
309 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
439 mi
Range
682 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
682 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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
