The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 53,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
66.9
70.1
78.9
66
74.4
84.2
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
66 in
103
179.5
112.8
185.4
179.5 in
Length
185.4 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
No data
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
SH
Generation
G01
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
EJ25
Engine Code
B48-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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
388 mi
Range
561 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
181.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
No data
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
