Subaru Forester 2008 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester and BMW X3 have the same engine power, but Subaru Forester torque is 4 NM less than BMW X3. Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Forester is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.4 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`015 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 6400 | |
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