The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 40,300

€ 53,200

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 8.6 cm narrower and 7.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
1735
1795
2050
1661
1881
2098
1795 mm
Width
1881 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1735 mm
Height
1661 mm
2640
4595
2810
4648
4595 mm
Length
4648 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
1624 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2395 kg

Weight Difference:
256 kg
13.62 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
SJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
FA20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
237 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
350 NM
400 NM
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
6.85 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
33 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
439 mi
Range
473 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L