The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14)
€ 31,400
€ 40,100
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 2.5X is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
103
179.5
110.6
183
179.5 in
Length
183 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
No data
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
SH
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
EJ25
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
401 mi
Range
743 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
401 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
176.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
