BMW X3 2021 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 204 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| 1060 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.73 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 is 9 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`223 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 600 | 23 800 | |
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