Subaru Forester 2018 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) 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: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 204 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 1060 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`223 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 44 600 | |
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