The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 35,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.5X is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
73
78.2
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
No data
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
SH
Generation
E83
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)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
EJ25
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
388 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
181.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
