Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsSubaru Forester IV 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (F25)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

Subaru Forester IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
220mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,577L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
60L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (F25) 28iSubaru Forester IV 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i5,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
SubaruForester IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iSubaruForester IV2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
36.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 4 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruForester IV2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
SubaruForester IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph
SubaruForester IV2.0
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.7 s
SubaruForester IV2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
893 km
555 mi
SubaruForester IV2.0
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 28i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (F25)28i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.7 s
SubaruForester IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (F25)28i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
893 km
555 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25) 28iSubaru Forester IV 2.0
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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