BMW X3 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 172 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 46 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 271 NM more than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1 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`355 | 2`015 | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 4200 | |
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