BMW X3 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Subaru Forester) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 71 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 100 NM less than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X3 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.4 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`300 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4400 | |
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